West Lodge Primary 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.
West Lodge Primary School currently has around 640 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 5.8% 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 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 18 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 45.2%. white british pupils make up about 11.1%
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: | West End Lane, Pinner, HA5 1AF |
| Website: | http://www.westlodge.harrow.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088669836 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Harrow |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jim Dees |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102216 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 648 |
| Number of Pupils: | 640 |
| Number of Boys: | 347 |
| Number of Girls: | 293 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 45.20% | 289 |
| White British | 11.10% | 71 |
| Other Asian | 9.20% | 59 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 51 |
| White and Asian | 7.70% | 49 |
| Pakistani | 5.20% | 33 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.00% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 17 |
| African | 2.30% | 15 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lodge Primary School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlyn Primary School Tolcarne Drive , Pinner HA5 2DR | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannon Lane Junior School Cannonbury Avenue , HA5 1TS | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannon Lane Primary School Cannonbury Avenue , HA5 1TS | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Melrose Road , HA5 5RA | 4out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 56 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood Middle School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood School Pinner Road , HA6 1QN | 4out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Heathrow Potter Street , HA6 1QG | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessborough Education Trust 22 Cannon Lane , HA5 1HL | - not rated | 652 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Innellan House School 44 Love Lane , HA5 3EX | - not rated | 672 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield School for Girls Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Grangewood School Fore Street , Eastcote HA5 2JQ | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.