Elsley Primary School
Wembley, HA9 6HT · Brent · primary school
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30th 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 — 5.8/10 against 2,919 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.01 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elsley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Kew Gardens, The Globe, Bridge Park, art galleries, Buddhist temples, theatres, cinemas, the Science Museum, and the Royal Albert Hall.
Getting in
The published school roll is 758 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Elsley Primary School
Overview
Elsley Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are firmly at the centre of the community. Leaders have developed a curriculum that supports pupils to develop independence and confidence, ensuring they are well prepared for secondary school. The school is described as a well-ordered community where staff and pupils act responsibly and cooperatively.
Strengths
- Reading has a high priority, with a consistent and high-quality curriculum supported by careful assessment of phonics progress.
- Early years children develop a secure understanding of early mathematics and build vocabulary through discussion and curiosity.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified promptly and supported to learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders taking steps to reduce workload and prioritising professional training.
- Pupils’ wider development is a strength, with opportunities for after-school clubs and roles of responsibility that build confidence.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers’ knowledge is not secure enough to help all pupils gain a deep understanding of key content.
- Leaders need to develop teachers’ subject expertise so that pupils learn the intended curriculum in all subjects equally well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders taking their roles seriously and ensuring pupils receive help promptly from school staff or outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
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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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