SchoolScoresThree Bridges Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Melbury Avenue, Norwood Green, Southall, UB2 4HT
020 8571 1491 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 10 July 2019.
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 29 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Southall comparisons use the 12 of its 19 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 | Southall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southall. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southall. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southall. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southall. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southall. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 85% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southall. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). 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. Southall figures pool parents at the Southall 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
58 pupils in this year group.
76% — 7 points above the Ealing average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 69% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 Ealing. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 54 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 52 |
| Of those, offered a place | 52 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 115 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 19 state primary schools in Southall. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.5% | 29.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Southall. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Southall. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 12.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 19 state primary schools in Southall. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 59.5% | 62.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Southall. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Southall. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 25.5% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Southall. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Southall. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 19 state primary schools in Southall. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools in Southall. Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.2 | 12.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 19 state primary schools in Southall. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 15.3%* | 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
- Dairy Meadow Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Havelock Primary School, Nursery and Arp 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Khalsa Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary Norwood Green 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wolf Fields Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anselm's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clifton Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hambrough Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norwood Green Infant and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Norwood Green Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Three Bridges Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Three Bridges Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 July 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Three Bridges Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Three Bridges Primary School?
94% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Three Bridges Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Three Bridges Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 52 families put Three Bridges Primary School as their first choice for 54 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 52 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 101911.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.