St Martin's Church of England Primary School

About St Martin's Church of England Primary School

If you're a parent considering St Martin's Church of England Primary School in Hillingdon, the first thing to know is that it's a popular choice locally. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 58 applications for just 12 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 4.83. That means nearly five families applied for every available spot, and of the 11 first-preference applications, 11 were offered places. It's a clear signal that families who put it top of their list are likely to get in, but competition is stiff. The school has a Church of England character and is led by headteacher Johann Coates. It currently has 234 pupils against a capacity of 420, so there is room to grow. A notable 31.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and suggests a genuinely inclusive intake.

Academically, St Martin's is a solid but not standout performer within Hillingdon. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 56% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That's below the local authority average of 64%, and places the school 42nd out of 55 primary schools in the borough. In the national rankings, it sits in the bottom half. Looking at individual subjects, 69% met the expected standard in reading, 72% in writing, and 67% in maths. Higher standard attainment is modest: 11% achieved the higher benchmark across all three subjects. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 was ungraded, confirming it remains Good overall, with Good leadership and management. Its early years provision was rated Outstanding, which is a strong indicator for families with younger children.

The school offers a decent range of facilities including playing fields, a sensory room, an ICT suite and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, cricket, netball, gymnastics and dance, while clubs include gardening, choir, drama and film club. For families with children who have additional needs, St Martin's has a broad SEND offer, with provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, dyslexia, hearing impairment and physical disability, plus a resourced provision. The school also has a nursery for children from age three. Given its oversubscription and Good Ofsted rating, this is a school that suits families who value a Church of England ethos, a diverse intake, and a strong early years foundation. If you're outside the catchment or not a church member, you'll need to apply early and consider your chances carefully.

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