The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
12% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 911
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 36.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Head
- Sarah Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Greenhill Gardens, Northolt, UB5 6BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenford High School
Secondary · 624m away
Ravenor Primary School
Primary · 634m away
Grangewood School
Academy · 1.0km away
Viking Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lady Margaret Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Durdans Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Brookside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Stanhope Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gifford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gifford Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gifford Primary School?
Gifford Primary School currently has 911 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gifford Primary School take?
Gifford Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gifford Primary School?
Gifford Primary School is in Northolt, UB5 6BU, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gifford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gifford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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