Lady Bankes Primary School
Community primary school in Ruislip (Hillingdon).
Location
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On behalf of the children, staff and governors of Lady Bankes Primary School I would like to welcome you to our website. We could not be prouder that the school was graded as outstanding following its Ofsted inspection on 21st and 22nd February 2024.
Lady Bankes Primary School is a three-form entry primary school set in the heart of Ruislip Manor in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The school is situated in a wonderful Grade II listed building. We currently have 649 children on roll aged from three to eleven. The school is located in a quiet road in Ruislip Manor, a short walk from the underground and bus routes.
Our aim is to provide a rich, varied and inclusive curriculum which harnesses every child's potential. End of half term at normal time (NO Clubs) Pizza Express Trip for 1 Year 4 Class Lady Bankes Primary School, Dawlish Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9SF
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music MarkMusic
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- Wellbeing Award for SchoolsRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 102388
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Constituency
- Uxbridge and South Ruislip
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Fiona Waddingham | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mary Butler | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Deneisha Callender | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Laura Baldry | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Neesha Muniappa | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kirsty Freeman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Christina Ebanks | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Fiona Waddingham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Amy Doody | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2019 | |
| Mrs Joanne Coxwell Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Nick Symmons Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Caroline Taylor Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record