Best Primary Schools in Hillingdon 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 63 schools across Hillingdon. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Hillingdon has 63 open primary schools. Of the 62 with a published Ofsted inspection, 7 (11%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 95% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Yeading Infant and Nursery School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Hillingdon follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

63
Total schools
7
Outstanding (historic grade)
11%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
66.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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. Minet Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Newnham Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Hillside Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Nanaksar Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Hillingdon?
There are 63 open primary schools in Hillingdon (closed schools are excluded). 7 of the 62 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Hillingdon?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Hillingdon is Yeading Infant and Nursery School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Hillingdon?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Hillingdon?
Primary and secondary applications in Hillingdon are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Hillingdon council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.