Oak Farm Primary School
About Oak Farm Primary School
Oak Farm Primary School sits within the London borough of Hillingdon, a local authority with 67 primary schools of the same type. The school ranks 11th in the LA overall, placing it in the top 25% of primaries locally. Its closest high-performing peers include Deanesfield Primary School, Whiteheath Junior School, and The Breakspear School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. For families weighing options, the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Hillingdon Primary School, just 0.8 km away. Oak Farm itself received a Requires Improvement rating in its most recent graded inspection in June 2024, a significant shift from its previous Outstanding rating in 2008. The inspection found that quality of education, early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all require improvement. With 585 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630, the school is not yet full, but demand is strong: for 2025/26 entry, it received 176 applications for 54 places, with 44 first-preference offers made.
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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
5 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
4Facilities 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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