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Oldfield Primary School

Ealing, UB6 8PRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#5,634
of 13,686 nationally

About Oldfield Primary School

If you are a parent considering Oldfield Primary School, the numbers suggest it is a popular choice locally. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 115 applications for just 34 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.38, meaning more than three families applied for every spot. Of those, 33 families put it as their first preference, and 33 first-preference offers were made, indicating that almost every family who wanted it most got in. This level of demand is a strong signal that other parents in Ealing rate the school highly. The school is a mixed, state primary for ages 3 to 11, with a nursery provision, and it does not have a religious character. It is led by headteacher James McCormack and currently has 311 pupils on roll against a capacity of 440, so there is some room to grow.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOldfield Lane North, Greenford, Ealing, UB6 8PR
HeadteacherJames McCormack
Local AuthorityEaling
Number of Pupils311
Free School Meals (FSM)38.7%
School Capacity311 / 440 (71% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomMusic RoomsGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballAthleticsRoundersCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: oldfield.ealing.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oldfield Primary School

Oldfield Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.