The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 429
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 36.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Head
- Mrs V L R Nicholas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Shakespeare Road, Acton, London, Middlesex, W3 6SA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Derwentwater Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Derwentwater Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Derwentwater Primary School?
Derwentwater Primary School currently has 429 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Derwentwater Primary School take?
Derwentwater Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Derwentwater Primary School?
Derwentwater Primary School is in London, W3 6SA, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Derwentwater Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Derwentwater Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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