The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp 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)
110
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.
19% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 662
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 22.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- THE PARK FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Yates (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kingston Lane, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 9EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLaurel Lane Primary School
Primary · 834m away
St Catherine Catholic Primary School
Primary · 868m away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 976m away
Cherry Lane Primary School
Primary · 979m away
St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 985m away
Rabbsfarm Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Skills Hub
Free school · Grammar · 1.4km away
The PRIDE Academy
Free school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend West Drayton Academy?
West Drayton Academy currently has 662 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Drayton Academy take?
West Drayton Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Drayton Academy?
West Drayton Academy is in West Drayton, UB7 9EA, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Drayton Academy have a sixth form?
No, West Drayton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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