School Streets
During Autumn 2025, Ealing Council asked for your views on the proposal to implement a School Street around our school. After an evaluation of the feedback from the local and school community, and careful consideration of the far-reaching benefits of School Streets, Ealing Council has confirmed that they will be going ahead with the scheme at Fielding Primary School.
You may recall that the Council asked stakeholders to let them know any compelling reasons why they should not proceed with the scheme. It should be noted that this engagement was not a referendum on the scheme, and a majority indicating support would not automatically overrule a compelling reason not to proceed, if one were identified. Conversely, a majority indicating that they don’t support the proposal would not automatically overrule the Council's ambition to proceed with the scheme in the absence of a compelling reason.
No compelling reasons were identified that cannot be resolved.
This is a council led initiative. The school has supported the council by facilitating activities and disseminating materials to the school community, as part of the Council's usual engagement process.
The School Street for us will start 12th January 2026. The closure times are Monday to Friday, between 8:30 to 9:15am and 3:00 to 4:00pm, and will operate during term time only, according to the term dates published on Ealing Council’s website. It will still operate on individual school training and occasional days: www.ealing.gov.uk/term-dates
What is a School Street and why is it important?
A School Street is where the roads leading to school gates are closed to most traffic for a set time, at the start and end of the school day. It maintains access for residents living at properties within the designated Pedestrian and Cycle Zone.
School Streets help children feel safer on their school journey, they increase walking, scooting and cycling and improve air quality by reducing congestion outside schools at peak times.
With fewer vehicles accessing the roads around the school, the street will be calmer, safer and quieter for everyone.
Who will be allowed to drive into the street?
- Only School Street permit holders will have access to the road during the timed closure.
- Residents living within zone.
- Blue Badge holders requiring access to the school. *
No parents or carers will be allowed to drive down the road during operational times unless they have a permit because they are residents, Blue Badge holders, or need access for a child that has a Blue Badge *
More information on who can apply can be found on the Ealing Council website.
What will the School Street look like?
- At the entry points, there will be signs saying the road is a Pedestrian and Cycle Zone, stating the timings of the closure.
- The Council will place advance warning signs on the approach to the zone.
- There will be Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
- There will be less traffic, making it quieter, safer and more welcoming for all who use it.
- Fines will be issued to those who enter the Zone and do not have a permit.
Where is the School Street?
The roads included in our School Street are Bernard Avenue; Altenburg Avenue; Northcroft Road junction with Graham Avenue and Green Avenue; Wyndham Road; Midhurst Road from its junction with Claygate Road up to Ridley Avenue and; Haslemere Avenue from its junction with Mervyn Road up to Midhurst Road.
You must not enter this area in a motor vehicle Monday to Friday, between 8:30 to 9:15am and 3:00 to 4:00pm unless you are a School Street permit holder. We encourage you to walk, scoot or cycle to school or ‘park and stride’ (park 10 minutes away and walk from there).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The streets will be LOW traffic not NO traffic, therefore road safety is very important for adults and children. Everyone must be alert at all times, not walk in the road, always use the pavement, look out for cars and cyclists, and cross the roads safely.
Look out for information from the school on the activities and events they are organising for the launch of your School Street.
Questions?
Information is available on the Ealing Council website at www.ealing.gov.uk/ealingschoolstreets
Blue badge holders can apply for a free School Street permit if they work at the school or have a child that attends the school. Parents of children with a blue badge can also apply for a School Street permit. Please apply online at www.ealing.gov.uk/schoolstreetsexemption.
