Best Primary Schools in Hillingdon 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 66 schools across Hillingdon. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Hillingdon has 66 primary schools, of which 7 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 55 rated Good — 94% of primary schools in Hillingdon are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Yeading Infant and Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 5 schools in Hillingdon. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Hillingdon follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

66
Total schools
7
Outstanding
11%
Outstanding rate
66.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Yeading Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Newnham Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
🥉 Whiteheath Junior School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
4. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
5. The Breakspear School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
6. John Locke Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
7. Lady Bankes Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
8. Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
9. Hillingdon Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
10. Bourne Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
11. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
12. Hermitage Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
13. Rosedale Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
14. Coteford Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Field End Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Harefield Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Minet Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Newnham Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Whitehall Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Hillingdon?
There are 66 primary schools in Hillingdon, of which 7 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Hillingdon?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Hillingdon is Yeading Infant and Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Hillingdon?
Primary and secondary school applications in Hillingdon are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Hillingdon council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Hillingdon?
11% of primary schools in Hillingdon are rated Outstanding and 83% are rated Good. 75.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.