The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 401
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Head
- Mrs Alison Reed (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Swift Road, Dairy Meadow Primary School, Southall, Middlesex, UB2 4RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHavelock Primary School, Nursery & Arp
Primary · Very close
The Sybil Elgar School
Independent · Very close
Three Bridges Primary School
Primary · 597m away
Wolf Fields Primary School
Primary · 656m away
Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School
Independent · 722m away
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 760m away
Villiers High School
Secondary · 770m away
Khalsa Primary School
Primary · 788m away
Questions parents ask
What is Dairy Meadow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dairy Meadow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dairy Meadow Primary School?
Dairy Meadow Primary School currently has 401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dairy Meadow Primary School take?
Dairy Meadow Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dairy Meadow Primary School?
Dairy Meadow Primary School is in Southall, UB2 4RP, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dairy Meadow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dairy Meadow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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