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Gifford Primary School, Northolt UB5

Greenhill Gardens, Northolt, Middlesex UB5 6BU

10 reasons to choose Gifford Primary School

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Gifford Primary School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 71. It is one of the best state primary schools in Northolt and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.

School fundamentals

Gifford Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a community school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2024) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.

Average class size

Gifford Primary School has four classes per year, and an average class size of 29 pupils.

Exam results

Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Gifford Primary School ranks in the top 20% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 20% of schools.

The Gifford Primary School curriculum

School curriculum is subject based, with foundation subjects organised by half-termly topics. It also includes PSHE, French. There is also Hearing Impaired Provision for 10 children. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.

More on the curriculum

There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers.

Specialist teaching

Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for art, languages, music, science and sport.

Sport at Gifford Primary School

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 Mark Gold Award.

The Arts at Gifford Primary School

Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.

Wraparound care

Out of school hours care from 7.45am (school staff) to 5.45pm (external contractor).

Find another school near Gifford Primary School

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).

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