Mora 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.
Mora Primary School currently has around 430 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 31.2% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.3%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 17.2%. other asian pupils make up about 14.9% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 13.7%
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.
| Address: | Mora Road, London, NW2 6TD |
| Website: | http://www.mora.brent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02084522634 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Brent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Polly Baylis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101530 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 430 |
| Number of Boys: | 207 |
| Number of Girls: | 223 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.3% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 17.20% | 74 |
| Other Asian | 14.90% | 64 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 13.70% | 59 |
| White British | 11.40% | 49 |
| African | 10.90% | 47 |
| Pakistani | 5.80% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 22 |
| Indian | 3.70% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 3.70% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 3.00% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 11 |
| Other Black | 2.60% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.90% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD | 3out of 4 | 2,542 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 | 2,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mora Junior School Mora Road , NW2 6TD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Infant School Mora Road , NW2 6TD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mora Primary School Mora Road , Cricklewood NW2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School Parkside , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Dollis Hill Avenue , NW2 6EU | - not rated | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Gladstone Community School Parkside , Neasden NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menorah High School for Girls 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Kelly Boys' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Kelly Girls' Technology College Crest Road , NW2 7SN | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-ACT Crest Academy Crest Road , NW2 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torah Temimah Primary School Park Side , Dollis Hill NW2 6RJ | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sakutu Organisation Montessori 346 Dollis Hill Lane , Dollis Hill NW2 6HL | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coles Green School Dollis Hill Lane , NW2 6HD | - not rated | 795 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Menorah High School 105 Brook Road , NW2 7BZ | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Menorah Foundation School Caddington Road , NW2 1RP | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.