Lake Farm Park Academy
93%
Capacity
667
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Lake Farm Park Academy
Lake Farm Park Academy, a large state primary in Hillingdon, outperforms the local authority average by a clear margin. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 64%, this school achieves 75%. That puts it 16th out of 67 primary schools in the borough, comfortably inside the top quarter nationally. It’s a solid, above-average performer that doesn’t shout about it — the kind of school where the headline numbers quietly do the talking. The school is led by headteacher Harshindar Buttar and has a non-religious character, serving a mixed cohort of 667 pupils aged 3 to 11. Just under a quarter of pupils (22.9%) are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average, making the academic results all the more notable.
Digging into the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is consistently strong. In maths, 83% of pupils reached the expected standard and 39% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 107. Reading saw 80% at expected and 32% at higher, averaging 106. Writing was similar, with 81% at expected and 11% at higher. The combined expected rate of 75% is well above the LA average of 64%. In its most recent graded inspection in 2017, Ofsted rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management also Good. An ungraded inspection in February 2023 confirmed the school remains Good, with early years provision also rated Good. There is no record of a previous lower rating, so the school has held a Good standard across both its inspections.
The school is clearly popular: for 2025/26 admissions, it received 229 applications for 86 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.66, with 83 first-preference offers made. Facilities include an ICT suite, music rooms, a sensory room, playing fields and even a chapel. Sports offered range from football and cricket to gymnastics and dance, while clubs include chess, coding, gardening and an eco club. SEND provision is broad, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional needs, speech and language, autistic spectrum disorder and a resourced provision. There is nursery provision on site. For families seeking a well-run, above-average primary in Hillingdon that delivers solid results without fuss, Lake Farm Park Academy is a strong, data-backed choice.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Botwell Common Road, Hayes, Hillingdon, UB3 1JA |
| Headteacher | Harshindar Buttar |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Number of Pupils | 667 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.9% |
| School Capacity | 667 / 720 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2824th of 13,686
Nationally
597th of 1,592
In London
16th of 55
In Hillingdon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed86
229
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
83 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian51.8%
- Mixed11.3%
- White British6.7%
- White (other)4.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Farm Park Academy
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Contact Information
Botwell Common Road, Hayes
Hillingdon, UB3 1JA
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