West Drayton Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025West Drayton, London UB7 9EA · Hillingdon
#650 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#3831 of 15,697 nationally
About West Drayton Academy
West Drayton Academy is a academy primary located in West Drayton, in the Hillingdon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 649 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 70.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 650th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (47th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 649; capacity filled 94.1%.
There are 9 schools in West Drayton; West Drayton Academy ranks 2nd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)73%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)21.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Drayton Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 649
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 21.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 73%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near West Drayton Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Laurel Lane Primary School
West Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
267 students · 834 m away
St Catherine Catholic Primary School
West Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students · 868 m away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
West Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
399 students · 976 m away
Cherry Lane Primary School
West Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
562 students · 979 m away
St Martin's Church of England Primary School
West Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
206 students · 985 m away
Rabbsfarm Primary School
West Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
616 students · 1.4 km away
Park Academy West London
Hillingdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
795 students · 1.6 km away
Heathrow Primary School
West Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
396 students · 1.7 km away
Lady Nafisa School
Sipson Lane · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
85 students · 1.9 km away
Colham Manor Primary School
Uxbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
627 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Tubbenden Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
647 students
Saracens Broadfields
Edgware · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
653 students
Days Lane Primary School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
653 students
Westbourne Primary School
Sutton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
656 students
Heathland School
Harrow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
656 students
Lake Farm Park Academy
Hayes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
658 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Drayton Academy a good school?
West Drayton Academy has a Success Index (England) of 70.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #650 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Drayton Academy rank in London?
West Drayton Academy ranks #650 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #3831 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Drayton Academy?
West Drayton Academy had 649 students in 2025.
Is West Drayton Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
West Drayton Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near West Drayton Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Drayton Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.