Hobbayne Primary School
About Hobbayne Primary School
Hobbayne Primary School in Ealing is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, currently educating 347 pupils against a capacity of 446. That leaves around 99 spare places, but the school is heavily oversubscribed: for 34 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 132 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.88. Only 25 first-preference offers were made, meaning every first-preference applicant was offered a place, but the sheer volume of total applications signals strong local demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 30.9%, well above the national primary average of roughly 23% and significantly higher than the Ealing LA average of around 17%. This suggests the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment compared with its borough neighbours, though it remains a popular choice for families who prioritise it as their first preference.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Source: Ofsted, 30 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:35
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: hobbayneprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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