The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 604
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hounslow
- Head
- Mrs M Hone (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lionel Road North, Brentford, TW8 9QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreen Dragon Primary School
Primary · 665m away
Kew House
Independent · 696m away
Unity School
Independent · 882m away
International School of London
Independent · 920m away
Kew Green Preparatory School
Independent · 963m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ealing Fields Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Brentford School for Girls
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lionel Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lionel Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lionel Primary School?
Lionel Primary School currently has 604 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lionel Primary School take?
Lionel Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lionel Primary School?
Lionel Primary School is in Brentford, TW8 9QT, in the Hounslow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lionel Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lionel Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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