Viking Primary School
About Viking Primary School
Viking Primary School in Ealing is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, and its intake tells a clear story about the community it serves. The school is operating slightly above its official capacity of 210, with 215 pupils on roll, which suggests it is a popular choice among local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 44%, significantly higher than the national average of around 23% for primary schools, indicating a catchment area with higher-than-average levels of economic disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 65 applications for just 20 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.25 to one. Of those, 17 families listed Viking as their first preference, and all 17 were offered a place. This level of competition shows that despite its high FSM intake, the school is seen as a desirable option by local parents, likely drawn to its inclusive ethos and the support it offers.
Key Details
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
8 Mar 2023Latest monitoring visit (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
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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