Oriel Academy West London
About Oriel Academy West London
Oriel Academy West London is a state primary in Hounslow that currently educates 369 pupils against a capacity of 475, meaning there is room for more children than it currently enrols. Despite this headroom, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 64 applications for just 27 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2. 37. Of those applicants, 24 put Oriel as their first preference, and all 24 received an offer. The school serves a notably diverse community, with 35. 4% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well above the national average and a clear signal of the area’s socioeconomic mix. The headteacher is Deborah Carter, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which may be a practical draw for local families looking for a single-site option from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
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- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Nov 2021Latest monitoring visit (11 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: oriel-aspirations.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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