Camrose Primary With Nursery is a primary school in Edgware, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Camrose Primary With Nursery currently has around 423 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 22.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 48%. other asian pupils make up about 12.5% , followed by indian at 11.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: St David's Drive, Edgware, HA8 6JH
Website: www.camrose.harrow.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02089523272
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Harrow
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sharon Crick
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 102188

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 430
Number of Pupils: 423
Number of Boys: 208
Number of Girls: 215

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White48.00%203
Other Asian12.50%53
Indian11.80%50
African6.10%26
White British4.30%18
White and Asian3.10%13
Pakistani2.80%12
Other (any other ethnic group)2.80%12
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)2.40%10
Other Mixed1.90%8
White and Black African1.20%5
Bangladeshi0.90%4
White and Black Caribbean0.70%3
Gypsy/Roma0.50%2
Unclassified0.50%2
Caribbean0.20%1
Other Black0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.2)
Writing: Average (0.1)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
74%
Town average
72%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
107.3
Local authority average
106.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Camrose Primary With Nursery
St David's Drive , HA8 6JH
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES
- not rated 581 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Krishna-Avanti Primary School
Camrose Avenue , HA8 6ES
- not rated 581 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Stag Lane Junior School
Collier Drive , HA8 5RU
- not rated 756 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stag Lane Primary School
Collier Drive , HA8 5RU
- not rated 765 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John's CofE Middle School
Green Lane , HA7 3AD
- not rated 3,180 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Canons High School
Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN
3out of 4 470 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Canons High School
Shaldon Road , HA8 6AN
- not rated 470 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park High School
Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL
- not rated 1,133 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park High School
Thistlecroft Gardens , HA7 1PL
- not rated 1,133 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Avanti House School
Wemborough Road , HA7 2EQ
- not rated 1,314 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanmore College
Elm Park , HA7 4BQ
- not rated 2,059 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London Academy
Spur Road , HA8 8DE
3out of 4 2,422 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodlands School
Bransgrove Road , HA8 6JP
4out of 4 176 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Dorset House School
17 Dorset Drive , HA8 7NT
- not rated 993 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakbridge Special Education
30 High Street , HA8 7EQ
- not rated 1,256 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northgate School
Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD
4out of 4 1,274 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Northgate School
Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD
- not rated 1,274 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.