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What is John Locke Academy's Ofsted rating?

John Locke Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is John Locke Academy located?

John Locke Academy is located in Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, UB10 0FW.

What age range does John Locke Academy serve?

John Locke Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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John Locke Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About John Locke Academy

John Locke Academy is a primary academy in Uxbridge, London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, John Locke Academy has 61% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 350 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.8%.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2024KS2 expected61%Attendance95.2%

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is John Locke Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 350 pupils
SEN support: 11% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

John Locke Academy is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 26/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality20/100

Transport access18/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at John Locke Academy

At John Locke Academy, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

81% met the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths.

Attendance at John Locke Academy

John Locke Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.8%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at John Locke Academy

The teacher turnover rate at John Locke Academy is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at John Locke Academy

John Locke Academy has 350 pupils on roll.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

11% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

John Locke Academy Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

John Locke Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, John Locke Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While John Locke Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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