The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School

About The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School

The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School in Ealing holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections, including an ungraded visit in 2024 that confirmed the school remains Good. The most telling academic metric for this primary school is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard score: 76% of pupils met the expected standard, which is five percentage points above the Ealing local authority average of 71%. This places the school in the top 25% nationally for this measure, ranking 26th out of 65 primary schools in the borough. While the school is not among Ealing’s very top performers — the nearest outstanding school, Selborne Primary, is just 1.2 kilometres away — it delivers solidly above-average outcomes for a state primary in this competitive London borough.

Looking deeper into the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the school’s strongest individual subject was writing, where 85% of pupils reached the expected standard, followed by reading and maths, both at 81%. At the higher standard, maths led with 43% of pupils achieving above expectations, compared with 33% in reading and 28% in writing. The average scaled scores were 108 in maths and 107 in reading, both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. However, the combination of a Good Ofsted rating and above-average KS2 results suggests a consistent level of academic provision that meets the needs of most children, particularly in writing and maths.

The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 108 applications for 53 places, with 51 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.04. This reflects strong local demand. Facilities include a sports hall, gymnasium, library, music rooms, art studios, a sensory room, a forest school area and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. The school offers nursery provision for children from age three and supports a wide range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. With 19.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a moderately diverse intake. It will suit families in Ealing seeking a well-regarded Church of England primary with strong core academic results, a broad range of clubs including gardening and eco club, and a clear commitment to inclusive provision.

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