Grimsdyke School, based in Pinner, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Grimsdyke School currently has around 628 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 7.2% 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 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.9%.
The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 47.6%. other asian pupils make up about 12.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Grimsdyke School, Sylvia Avenue, Pinner, HA5 4QE |
| Website: | www.grimsdyke.harrow.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02084281324 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Harrow |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Bindiya Bhudia |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102187 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 628 |
| Number of Boys: | 321 |
| Number of Girls: | 307 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 47.60% | 299 |
| Other Asian | 12.30% | 77 |
| Other White | 9.10% | 57 |
| White British | 8.00% | 50 |
| Other Mixed | 5.40% | 34 |
| Pakistani | 4.60% | 29 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 12 |
| African | 1.80% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhall Primary School Woodhall Lane , South Oxhey WD19 6QX | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Primary School Ellesborough Close , WD19 6QH | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | 4out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood First School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Long Elmes , Harrow Weald HA3 6LE | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinner Wood Middle School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch End High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood School Potter Street , HA6 1QG | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Heathrow Potter Street , HA6 1QG | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC Potter Street , HA6 1QG | - not rated | 2,541 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weald College Brookshill , Harrow Weald HA3 6RR | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury High School Headstone Lane , HA3 6LE | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Innellan House School 44 Love Lane , HA5 3EX | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley High School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | 4out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlesea School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6ND | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's School Potter Street Hill , HA5 3ZF | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.