What did Ofsted judge Wood End Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Wood End Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Wood End Primary School?

Wood End Primary School has 415 pupils on roll.

What ages does Wood End Primary School take?

Wood End Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Wood End Primary School located?

Wood End Primary School is located in Northolt, UB5 4LB, Ealing.

How do I apply to Wood End Primary School?

Wood End Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Wood End Primary School?

On offer day for 2024-25 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Wood End Primary School was 1.375 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Wood End Primary School?

When Wood End Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children who are looked after or were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after become subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Where the child has a brother or sister currently attending Wood End Primary School providing siblings (including step, foster or adopted siblings) are still in attendance at time of application; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff members currently employed at Wood End Primary School. (See below for eligibility requirements), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In instances where applicants have the same priority on distance a random allocation draw will be implemented.

What is the largest ethnic background at Wood End Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21.7% of pupils at Wood End Primary School are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Wood End Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

1.375miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2024-25 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Wood End Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children who are looked after or were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after become subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order.
2Siblings — Where the child has a brother or sister currently attending Wood End Primary School providing siblings (including step, foster or adopted siblings) are still in attendance at time of application.
3Children of staff — Children of staff members currently employed at Wood End Primary School. (See below for eligibility requirements).
4Medical reason — Confirmed special medical reason, which necessitates attendance at Wood End Primary School. Parents must provide a supporting letter or report from a consultant (not General Practitioner (GP)) explaining why education should be at Wood End Primary School.
5Exceptional social circumstances — Exceptional special social circumstances, which necessitates attendance at Wood End Primary School. Parents must provide a supporting letter or report from a professional explaining why education should be at Wood End Primary School. This should be submitted at the time of application.
5Distance to school — Distance to the school. Those living closer to the school receive the higher priority. The distance from home to school is measured by the shortest walking route from a point in the property determined by Ordnance Survey to the nearest gated entrance which is used by pupils to enter the school grounds.

If two applications tie: In instances where applicants have the same priority on distance a random allocation draw will be implemented.

Document lists two criteria both numbered '5' (exceptional social circumstances and distance) as printed in the source; not renumbered here.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Wood End Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wood End Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Wood End Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Wood End Primary School?: Wood End Primary School has 415 pupils on roll.
What ages does Wood End Primary School take?: Wood End Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Wood End Primary School located?: Wood End Primary School is located in Northolt, UB5 4LB, Ealing.
How do I apply to Wood End Primary School?: Wood End Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Wood End Primary School?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Wood End Primary School was 1.375 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Wood End Primary School?: When Wood End Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children who are looked after or were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after become subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Where the child has a brother or sister currently attending Wood End Primary School providing siblings (including step, foster or adopted siblings) are still in attendance at time of application; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff members currently employed at Wood End Primary School. (See below for eligibility requirements), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In instances where applicants have the same priority on distance a random allocation draw will be implemented.
What is the largest ethnic background at Wood End Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21.7% of pupils at Wood End Primary School are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Wood End Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children who are looked after or were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after become subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order.
2Siblings — Where the child has a brother or sister currently attending Wood End Primary School providing siblings (including step, foster or adopted siblings) are still in attendance at time of application.
3Children of staff — Children of staff members currently employed at Wood End Primary School. (See below for eligibility requirements).
4Medical reason — Confirmed special medical reason, which necessitates attendance at Wood End Primary School. Parents must provide a supporting letter or report from a consultant (not General Practitioner (GP)) explaining why education should be at Wood End Primary School.
5Exceptional social circumstances — Exceptional special social circumstances, which necessitates attendance at Wood End Primary School. Parents must provide a supporting letter or report from a professional explaining why education should be at Wood End Primary School. This should be submitted at the time of application.
5Distance to school — Distance to the school. Those living closer to the school receive the higher priority. The distance from home to school is measured by the shortest walking route from a point in the property determined by Ordnance Survey to the nearest gated entrance which is used by pupils to enter the school grounds.

If two applications tie: In instances where applicants have the same priority on distance a random allocation draw will be implemented.

Document lists two criteria both numbered '5' (exceptional social circumstances and distance) as printed in the source; not renumbered here.

Wood End Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wood End Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Wood End Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Wood End Primary School?: Wood End Primary School has 415 pupils on roll.
What ages does Wood End Primary School take?: Wood End Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Wood End Primary School located?: Wood End Primary School is located in Northolt, UB5 4LB, Ealing.
How do I apply to Wood End Primary School?: Wood End Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Wood End Primary School?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Wood End Primary School was 1.375 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Wood End Primary School?: When Wood End Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children who are looked after or were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after become subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Where the child has a brother or sister currently attending Wood End Primary School providing siblings (including step, foster or adopted siblings) are still in attendance at time of application; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff members currently employed at Wood End Primary School. (See below for eligibility requirements), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In instances where applicants have the same priority on distance a random allocation draw will be implemented.
What is the largest ethnic background at Wood End Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21.7% of pupils at Wood End Primary School are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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