John Betts Primary School

About John Betts Primary School

John Betts Primary School’s headline metrics put it well ahead of the local authority average for primary schools. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 96% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Hammersmith and Fulham average of 76%. That 20-point gap is striking, and it’s backed up by strong higher-standard scores: 28% of pupils hit the higher benchmark in all three subjects, while 60% did so in reading and 56% in maths. The school’s average scaled scores of 111 in reading and 110 in maths are also comfortably above the national baseline of 100. These results place John Betts first out of 35 primary schools in the borough, and in the top 1% nationally. It’s a clear outlier in a local authority that already has 14 outstanding-rated primaries nearby.

The school’s Ofsted rating is Good, following a graded inspection in November 2021. That was a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2007, but inspectors judged every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — as Good. The report noted that pupils achieve well and that the curriculum is ambitious. With a Progress 8 score not available for primary, the best measure of academic strength is the KS2 data, which shows the school punching well above the LA norm. The ranking system used by the school finder gives John Betts a score of 96 out of 100 based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, placing it in the top five nationally for that metric. For parents focused on academic outcomes, this is a school that consistently delivers.

John Betts is a small primary with 202 pupils against a capacity of 210, and it is heavily oversubscribed. For 2025/26 entry, there were 237 applications for 30 places, with 69 first-preference applications and only 29 offers made to first-preference families — an oversubscription ratio of 7.9 to one. The school serves a mixed intake, with 11.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, slightly below the national average. Facilities include a dining hall, gymnasium, sensory room, library and art studios, and the school offers a wide range of sports and clubs, from swimming and netball to chess, coding and eco club. SEND provision covers seven areas including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder and speech, language and communication needs. For families who can secure a place, this is a high-performing, well-resourced state primary that suits those who prioritise strong academic outcomes and a broad enrichment offer.

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