Located in Harrow, Earlsmead Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.

Earlsmead Primary School currently has around 338 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 29.0% 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 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other asian pupils forming the largest group at around 27.2%. indian pupils make up about 16.9% , followed by other white at 16%

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: Arundel Drive, Harrow, HA2 8PW
Website: www.earlsmeadprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02088645546
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Harrow
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Barbara Graham
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 144883

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2020

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 338
Number of Boys: 174
Number of Girls: 164

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other Asian27.20%92
Indian16.90%57
Other White16.00%54
Other (any other ethnic group)5.90%20
African5.90%20
White British5.60%19
Pakistani5.00%17
Caribbean3.60%12
Unclassified3.30%11
Other Mixed3.00%10
White and Black African2.10%7
White and Asian1.50%5
Other Black1.20%4
Bangladeshi0.90%3
White and Black Caribbean0.60%2
Chinese0.60%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.60%2
Irish0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%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 (1.5)
Writing: Well Above Average (5.1)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
67%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.4
Local authority average
106.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillview Nursery School
2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW
3out of 4 2,210 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Earlsmead Primary School
Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Earlsmead Primary School
Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Heathland School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG
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Roxeth Manor First School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG
- not rated 701 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Heathland School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG
3out of 4 701 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barantyne Middle School
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Islip Manor Middle School
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Greenwood Middle School
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Gifford Middle School
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- not rated 2,683 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Horsenden Middle School
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- not rated 2,897 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rooks Heath School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH
3out of 4 503 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rooks Heath High School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH
- not rated 503 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islip Manor High School
Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP
3out of 4 737 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Queensmead School
Queens Walk , HA4 0LS
- not rated 1,212 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queensmead School
Queens Walk , HA4 0LS
3out of 4 1,212 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX
- not rated 2,585 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alec Reed Academy
Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ
3out of 4 1,921 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harrow Independent College
308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH
- not rated 509 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Alexandra School
Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX
4out of 4 1,116 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Alexandra School
Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX
- not rated 1,116 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Seva Education
145 Kingsley Road , Harrow HA2 8LF
- not rated 1,385 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Helios International College
Dawson House , HA2 8EB
- not rated 1,508 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.