SchoolScoresJohn Locke Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Bader Way, Uxbridge, UB10 0FW
01895 590110 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 23 May 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
105 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Uxbridge comparisons use the 11 of its 14 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Uxbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 52 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 43% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 87 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Uxbridge. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Uxbridge figures pool parents at the Uxbridge schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
88 pupils in this year group.
77% — 10 points above the Hillingdon average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hillingdon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 87 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 97 |
| Of those, offered a place | 82 (85%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 238 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 23.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 14.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 72.7% | 52.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 14 state primary schools in Uxbridge. Higher than 80% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.9% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitehall School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hermitage Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernadette Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen's College 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Oak Farm Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillingdon Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is John Locke Academy's Ofsted rating?
John Locke Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 May 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did John Locke Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend John Locke Academy?
76% of the 105 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend John Locke Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is John Locke Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 97 families put John Locke Academy as their first choice for 87 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 82 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140387.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.