The Welldon Park Academy is a primary school in Harrow, 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.
The Welldon Park Academy currently has around 423 pupils on roll, which is about 67% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 21.3% 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 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other asian pupils forming the largest group at around 26%. indian pupils make up about 15.8% , followed by other white at 15.4%
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: | Wyvenhoe Road, Harrow, HA2 8LS |
| Website: | www.welldonpark.theppt.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088649378 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Harrow |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Bates |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146782 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 423 |
| Number of Boys: | 222 |
| Number of Girls: | 201 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.1% | 8.2% |
| Other Asian | 26.00% | 110 |
| Indian | 15.80% | 67 |
| Other White | 15.40% | 65 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 13.90% | 59 |
| African | 6.90% | 29 |
| Pakistani | 4.70% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 2.80% | 12 |
| White British | 2.40% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 9 |
| Other Black | 2.10% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 5 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Welldon Park Academy Wyvenhoe Road , HA2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welldon Park Junior School Wyvenhoe Road , South Harrow HA2 8LS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welldon Park Primary School Kingsley Road , South Harrow HA2 8LT | - not rated | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Primary School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood First School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath High School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seva Education 145 Kingsley Road , Harrow HA2 8LF | - not rated | 222 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Helios International College Dawson House , HA2 8EB | - not rated | 276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orley Farm School South Hill Avenue , HA1 3NU | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.