Greenhill Gardens, Northolt, Middlesex UB5 6BU
10 simple reasons to choose Gifford Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Northolt.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very large school with an average of four classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Gifford Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Northolt and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 20% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and foundation subjects are organised by half-termly topics. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. There is also Hearing Impaired Provision for 10 children.
In the top 20% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers over 15 different sports through the year, through both the curriculum and extra-curriculum. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
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Independent Prep Schools
Notting Hill and Ealing High Junior School (3.3 miles); Avenue House School (3.4 miles); St Benedict's Junior School (3.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
North Primary School (1.9 miles); North Ealing Primary School (3.1 miles); St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, South Ruislip (3.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Acorn House College (2.1 miles); Notting Hill and Ealing High School (3.3 miles); St Benedict's School (3.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Greenford High School (1 mile); The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (1.6 miles); William Perkin Church of England High School (2.1 miles).