Whitehall Junior School
84%
Capacity
405
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Whitehall Junior School
Whitehall Junior School is a state primary in Hillingdon that parents clearly rate highly, with the school being oversubscribed — its 405 pupils fill 84% of the 480-capacity site. While the Department for Education doesn't publish a formal parent-view recommendation percentage for this school, the fact that it's popular enough to be full suggests strong local confidence. Headteacher Anneline Moloi leads a mixed, non-religious junior school for ages 7 to 11. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school retained its Good rating across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management all scored 2. That consistency matters: the previous inspection in 2014 also rated the school Good overall, so there's a clear track record of solid, reliable provision rather than peaks and troughs.
Academically, Whitehall Junior performs slightly above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 tests, 66% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Hillingdon LA average of 64%. That places the school 27th out of 55 primaries in the borough — squarely in the middle of the pack, but with some strong individual subject scores. Maths is a particular strength: the average scaled score was 107, and 40% of pupils achieved the higher standard, well above the 27% who did so in reading. Writing at the higher level was lower at 7%, which is typical for a school where the focus appears to be on solidifying core skills rather than pushing for the top tier. Nationally, the school sits in the 41st percentile among all primaries, so it's a dependable, above-average option rather than an elite performer.
The school offers a practical, well-resourced environment. Facilities include a sensory room, art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium, sports hall, ICT suite and even a chapel — unusual for a non-religious community school. Sports provision covers rounders, gymnastics, dance, netball, tennis and athletics, and there are clubs such as chess, book club, choir and film club. SEND support is broad, covering dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autism, and social, emotional and mental health challenges. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is John Locke Academy, 0.8 km away. Whitehall Junior suits parents who want a stable, Good-rated junior school with decent results, strong maths outcomes, and a wide range of facilities and support — all within a popular, full-to-capacity setting.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 2LX |
| Headteacher | Anneline Moloi |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Number of Pupils | 405 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.9% |
| School Capacity | 405 / 480 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5646th of 13,686
Nationally
992nd of 1,592
In London
27th of 55
In Hillingdon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
66%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian28.9%
- Mixed17.8%
- White British13.6%
- White (other)10.9%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Whitehall Junior School
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Contact Information
Cowley Road, Uxbridge
Hillingdon, UB8 2LX
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