Located in London, Harlesden Primary School is a primary school, 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.

Harlesden Primary School currently has around 297 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 48.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.2%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 34.3%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 16.2% , followed by other white at 15.8%

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: Acton Lane, London, NW10 8UT
Website:
Telephone: 02089657445
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Brent
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs S Wawn
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101499

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 297
Number of Boys: 161
Number of Girls: 136

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African34.30%102
Other (any other ethnic group)16.20%48
Other White15.80%47
Other Asian5.40%16
Caribbean5.10%15
Other Mixed4.40%13
White British4.00%12
Other Black4.00%12
Pakistani3.40%10
Indian3.00%9
Bangladeshi2.70%8
White and Black African0.70%2
Irish0.30%1
White and Black Caribbean0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
White and Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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: Below Average (-1.9)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.2)
Maths: Average (-0.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
57%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX
3out of 4 973 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD
3out of 4 1,053 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
College Green School and Services
161 College Road , Kensal Rise NW10 3PH
4out of 4 2,050 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harlesden Primary School
Acton Lane , NW10 8UT
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
John Keble CofE Primary School
Crownhill Road , NW10 4DR
3out of 4 597 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Stonebridge Junior School
Shakespeare Avenue , NW10 8NG
- not rated 795 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stonebridge Infant School
Shakespeare Avenue , NW10 8NG
- not rated 795 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Stonebridge School
Shakespeare Avenue , NW10 8NG
2out of 4 795 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College
Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP
- not rated 636 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls
Crownhill Road , NW10 4EP
3out of 4 636 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Newman Catholic College
Harlesden Road , Brent NW10 3RN
3out of 4 1,181 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Sladebrook High School
Brentfield Road , NW10 8HE
- not rated 1,303 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willesden High School
Doyle Gardens , NW10 3ST
- not rated 1,532 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The College of North West London
Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD
- not rated 1,986 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
TCS Primary (Special Needs) School
Minet House , 24 Minet Avenue NW10 8AH
- not rated 376 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Scott House School
10 Station Road , Harlesden NW10 4UE
- not rated 506 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maple Walk School
62a Crownhill Road , NW10 4EB
- not rated 698 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Roundwood School and Community Centre
Longstone Avenue , Harlesden NW10 3UN
2out of 4 1,082 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Scott House School
The Church of God of Prophecy , Tubbs Road NW10 4SD
- not rated 1,088 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.