The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 642
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Head
- Mrs Kate Needs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Dawlish Drive, Ruislip Manor, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRuislip High School
Secondary · 617m away
Warrender Primary School
Primary · 909m away
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
Secondary · 954m away
Newnham Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Newnham Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ruislip Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lady Bankes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lady Bankes Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lady Bankes Primary School?
Lady Bankes Primary School currently has 642 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lady Bankes Primary School take?
Lady Bankes Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lady Bankes Primary School?
Lady Bankes Primary School is in Ruislip, HA4 9SF, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lady Bankes Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lady Bankes Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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