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Lionel Primary School

Hounslow, TW8 9QTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1762 of 13,686 nationally

About Lionel Primary School

Lionel Primary School is a state primary in Hounslow that is clearly in high demand. With 604 pupils on roll against a capacity of 652, the school is running close to full, and the admission data for 2025/26 tells a striking story: 171 applications were received for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.85. Only 53 of those offers went to first-preference applicants, meaning even families who put Lionel top of their list faced competition. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests a genuinely mixed intake. The school does not have a religious character, so its appeal cuts across the local community rather than being tied to a particular faith. For parents weighing up options in Hounslow, the sheer volume of applications is a strong signal that this is a school people want to get into.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLionel Road North, Brentford, Hounslow, TW8 9QT
HeadteacherM Hone
Local AuthorityHounslow
Number of Pupils604
Free School Meals (FSM)20.3%
School Capacity604 / 652 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumArt StudiosPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsDanceCricketCross CountrySwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirEco ClubBook ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

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Lionel Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.