Fryent Primary School is a primary school in London, 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.

Fryent Primary School currently has around 689 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 42 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 26.9%. other white pupils make up about 22.6% , followed by indian at 11.3%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Church Lane, London, NW9 8JD
Website: http://www.fryent.brent.sch.uk
Telephone: 02082054047
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Brent
Headteacher / Principal: Headteacher Paul Campbell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101531

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 840
Number of Pupils: 689
Number of Boys: 362
Number of Girls: 327

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other (any other ethnic group)26.90%185
Other White22.60%156
Indian11.30%78
African10.20%70
Other Asian7.70%53
Pakistani6.40%44
White British5.70%39
Caribbean3.60%25
Other Black2.50%17
Other Mixed1.60%11
White and Asian0.40%3
Bangladeshi0.40%3
Chinese0.30%2
Unclassified0.30%2
White and Black African0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (-0.3)
Writing: Well Above Average (2.7)
Maths: Above Average (2.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
49%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
63%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fryent Junior School
Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fryent Infant School
Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fryent Primary School
Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8JD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School
Slough Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8YD
4out of 4 640 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Oliver Goldsmith Junior School
Coniston Gardens , NW9 0BD
- not rated 853 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
JFS
, Kenton HA3 9TE
3out of 4 1,370 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Kingsbury High School
Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR
- not rated 1,725 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsbury High School
Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR
3out of 4 1,725 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Neasden High School
Quainton Street , NW10 0BG
- not rated 1,880 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Michaela Community School
North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU
4out of 4 2,078 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA
- not rated 2,315 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Academy
Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR
4out of 4 1,859 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA
3out of 4 2,315 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Church Lane Pupil Referral Unit
434 Church Lane , Kingsbury NW9 8BD
- not rated 216 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School
Kingsbury Synagogue , Kingsbury Green NW9 8XR
- not rated 669 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Woodfield School
Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY
- not rated 994 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodfield School
Glenwood Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 7LY
3out of 4 994 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Nicholas School
22 Salmon Street , Kingsbury NW9 8PN
- not rated 1,164 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.