Earlsmead Primary School
Harrow, HA2 8PW · Harrow · primary school
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36th of 38 primary schools in Harrow we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 2,315 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Earlsmead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join KS2 Maths, Reading, and Debate Clubs, or Yr 1 & 2 Boccaball, Dance, Drama & Singing, and Lego Clubs. Yr 3 & 4 pupils play Dodgeball, while Yr 5 & 6 students join Boys and Girls Football Clubs. Yr 1 & 2 pupils also attend a Drawing Club. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 344 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Earlsmead Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Earlsmead Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “happy and proud,” feel safe, and display “positive attitudes to learning.” Leaders have sustained a “strong culture of inclusion and ambition,” ensuring high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are “well prepared for their next stages” due to a “broad and balanced curriculum” and staff who “present knowledge clearly.”
- The school is “very inclusive,” with effective adaptations allowing pupils with SEND to “learn the full curriculum” alongside peers.
- There is a “sharp focus” on phonics, helping pupils become “independent and confident readers.”
- Enrichment activities are “carefully woven into the curriculum,” including visits, clubs, and community roles that foster social responsibility.
- Staff feel supported by “clear priorities and manageable workloads,” contributing to a calm and positive atmosphere.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure assessment in foundation subjects is used effectively to “identify what pupils have remembered or where they have gaps in understanding,” so pupils can “build securely on prior learning.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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