Lady Bankes Primary School
102%
Capacity
642
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About Lady Bankes Primary School
Lady Bankes Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Hillingdon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 642 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Kate Needs, it falls under Hillingdon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1593rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 55 in Hillingdon.
Lady Bankes Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 330 applications for 88 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 102 were first-preference applications.
Lady Bankes Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lady Bankes Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Gymnastics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Book Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hillingdon, Lady Bankes Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Dawlish Drive, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 9SF |
| Headteacher | Kate Needs |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Number of Pupils | 642 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.8% |
| School Capacity | 642 / 630 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1593rd of 13,686
Nationally
373rd of 1,592
In London
4th of 55
In Hillingdon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
330
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
102 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dawlish Drive, Ruislip
Hillingdon, HA4 9SF
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