Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy
London, NW2 7LL · Brent · primary school
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27th of 51 primary schools in Brent we can score, 59 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 1,571 of them, against 5.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 661 pupils against a stated capacity of 690. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific enrichment activities are available to students during the school day? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and safe” within a school that fosters a strong sense of belonging, treating everyone as part of a school ‘family’. The inspection highlights a “well-planned and sequenced curriculum” and high expectations for behaviour, resulting in a positive environment where pupils are polite and well behaved.
Strengths
- Leaders promote “personal development” effectively, with pupils learning about diversity, careers, and healthy relationships in an age-appropriate way.
- Staff are skilled at removing barriers to success, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well and work towards the same learning goals.
- Reading is prioritised, with most staff highly skilled in teaching decoding and fluency through a systematic phonics programme.
- The school offers a “varied range of high-quality opportunities” for enrichment, including clubs and cultural experiences like attending a West End musical.
- Staff morale is high, with a “strong caring ethos based on respect” and supportive senior leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen all staff’s expertise in teaching phonics, as a small number are “less consistent in utilising strategies to support pupils with decoding.”
- In some wider curriculum subjects, leaders must ensure teachers help pupils make “meaningful links between their prior and current learning” to deepen knowledge securely over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and knowing how to report concerns and liaise with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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