Is Cherry Lane Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 26 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 58th of 62 primary schools in Hillingdon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cherry Lane Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 46% of pupils at Cherry Lane Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Cherry Lane Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Cherry Lane Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Cherry Lane Primary School

Sipson Road, West Drayton, UB7 9DL

Local ranking58th of 62 primary schools in Hillingdon

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

690

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 26 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 46.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 63.0%
Writing (Expected): 51.0%
Maths (Expected): 59.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 78

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 640
Boys: 298 (53%)
Girls: 264 (47%)
Capacity: 690 (81% full)
SEND: 36.4%
FSM Eligible: 37.0%
EAL: 53.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.6%
SEN Support: 29.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 31.1
Budget per Pupil: £8,263/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 26.5%
Asian Indian: 20.0%
Other: 11.4%
White Other: 10.2%
Mixed Other: 7.8%
Asian Pakistani: 6.8%
Black African: 4.3%
Asian Other: 4.1%

26.5%

White British

20.0%

Asian Indian

11.4%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01895444480

admin@cherrylane.hillingdon.sch.uk

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Sipson Road

West Drayton, London

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Administrative

URN: 131638
UKPRN: 10076703
Establishment No.: 2084

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