Donnington Primary School
London, NW10 3TL · Brent · primary school
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31st 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 — 5.3/10 against 1,814 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Donnington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a gardening club, play football or boxing, and attend both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard in maths? How is the boxing club structured to ensure safety for all participants?
What Ofsted said about Donnington Primary School
Overview
Donnington Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including overall effectiveness, the quality of education, and leadership. The report describes a school where pupils enjoy learning in a kind, supportive community, with strong relationships between students and adults. Leaders are actively driving improvements to the curriculum and support systems to help all pupils achieve highly.
Strengths
- Pupils behave sensibly, bullying is rare, and new joiners are helped to settle in quickly.
- Reading is a priority; staff teach phonics effectively and provide targeted support, helping pupils become “confident and fluent readers”.
- Robust systems identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers with bespoke support.
- The behaviour management approach has shifted to a “positive, celebratory and rewards-based system,” significantly reducing misbehaviour incidents.
- Early years provision prepares children well for Year 1, teaching independence and resilience.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, revised curriculum planning is at an “early stage of implementation,” meaning pupils do not yet achieve as highly as they could. Leaders must fully embed these changes across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong safeguarding culture,” regular staff training, and secure systems for vetting new appointments.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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