Lady Margaret Primary School
About Lady Margaret Primary School
Lady Margaret Primary School in Ealing is a mixed state primary for ages 4 to 11, currently teaching 481 pupils against a capacity of 630, so there is room to grow. Its intake reflects a diverse community: 25.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and notably higher than the Ealing local authority average, which tends to sit closer to 15% for primary schools. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 165 applications for just 49 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.37 to one. Of those, 48 first-preference families were offered a spot, meaning nearly every first-choice applicant succeeded, but competition from outside that group was fierce. This suggests a school that is popular locally but not yet at full capacity, with a genuine mix of backgrounds that reflects the wider Southall area.
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
26 May 2021Latest monitoring visit (26 May 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 31 Mar 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
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.
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