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Laurel Lane Primary School

Hillingdon, UB7 7TXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
34%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#13,035
of 13,686 nationally

About Laurel Lane Primary School

Laurel Lane Primary School is a state primary in the London borough of Hillingdon, a local authority with 67 primary schools and nine rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The school currently ranks 54th out of those 67 schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of the LA. For context, the top-performing peers in the borough include Deanesfield Primary School, Whiteheath Junior School and The Breakspear School, all of which score significantly higher on the same metric. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Hillingdon Primary School, about 3.9 kilometres away. Laurel Lane is a mixed, non-religious school for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It has a capacity of 420 but currently enrols 313 pupils, so there is some spare room. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26 admissions, however, receiving 70 applications for 23 places, with all 20 first-preference applicants receiving offers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLaurel Lane, West Drayton, Hillingdon, UB7 7TX
HeadteacherNatasha Moffatt
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Number of Pupils313
Free School Meals (FSM)42.8%
School Capacity313 / 420 (75% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 35 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryDining HallGymnasiumSensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballTennisDanceFootballCross CountrySwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaChoirCodingChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laurel Lane Primary School

Laurel Lane Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.