Several Southall schools have been recognised by the Secretary of State for Education for achieving some of the strongest outcomes in England for disadvantaged pupils.

In a recent letter, Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, highlighted a group of schools across the London Borough of Ealing whose pupils have made exceptional progress, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

A significant number of the recognised schools are based in Southall, reflecting the area’s strong commitment to inclusive education and opportunity for all.

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Recognised Southall and Ealing schools

• Dormers Wells High School (Southall)
• Villiers High School (Southall)
• Beaconsfield Primary and Nursery School (Southall)
• Blair Peach Primary School (Southall)
• Clifton Primary School (Southall)
• Dairy Meadow Primary School (Southall)
• Durdans Park Primary School (Southall)
• Hambrough Primary School (Southall)
• Khalsa Primary School (Southall)
• Lady Margaret Primary School (Southall)
• St Anselm’s Catholic Primary School (Southall)
• St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School (Southall)
• Three Bridges Primary School (Southall)
• Tudor Primary School (Southall)
• Dormers Wells Primary School (Southall)

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• Greenford High School (Greenford)
• Elthorne Park High School (Hanwell)
• Coston Primary School (Greenford)
• Gifford Primary School (Northolt)
• Little Ealing Primary School (Little Ealing)
• Montpelier Primary School (Ealing)
• North Ealing Primary School (North Ealing)
• Ravenor Primary School (Greenford)
• Selborne Primary School (Perivale)
• Southfield Primary School (Acton)
• St John’s Primary School (Ealing)
• St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School (Acton)
• Stanhope Primary School (Greenford)
• The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (Greenford)
• The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School (Greenford)
• The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls (Acton)
• Viking Primary School (Greenford)
• West Twyford Primary School (Acton)
• Willow Tree Primary School

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Dormers Wells High School said:

"We’re incredibly proud to be recognised by the Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson, for our outstanding outcomes for disadvantaged pupils."

"This achievement reflects the dedication of our staff, the resilience of our students, and our commitment to giving every child the opportunity to succeed. Thank you to our whole school community for making this possible.

Greenford High School said:

"We're so proud of our students and their achievements."

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The recognition is based on national performance data and highlights schools that have succeeded in narrowing the attainment gap, ensuring pupils from all backgrounds can achieve strong academic outcomes.

Local leaders have praised the achievement, noting that it reflects the dedication of teaching staff, the resilience and ambition of students, and the support of families and the wider Southall community.

The acknowledgement places Southall schools among the strongest performers nationally for disadvantaged pupils and reinforces the area’s growing reputation for educational excellence.

Image Source/Credit: Dormers Wells High School