Furness Primary School
London, NW10 5YT · Brent · primary school
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51st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.9/10 against 2,001 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Furness Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join dance and crafts clubs, play football and table tennis, and visit the Gordon Brown Centre. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 321 pupils against a stated capacity of 545. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children progress towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Furness Primary School
Overview
Furness Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel "safe and included" and demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning." The report highlights "high" attendance and "calm, respectful" behaviour, supported by "highly effective" inclusion practices for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. While personal development and safeguarding are rated at a "Strong standard," achievement and curriculum delivery are at an "Expected standard," with specific focus on improving writing outcomes.
Strengths
- Attendance is "high across the school," with targeted support effectively reducing absence for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Behaviour is "calm, respectful and positive," with bullying described as "rare" and addressed "promptly."
- Inclusion is "highly effective," ensuring pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils, and those speaking English as an additional language receive "timely and effective" support.
- Personal development is "rich," helping pupils build "confidence, resilience" and a "mature understanding of fundamental British values."
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching "consistently secures and deepens pupils' knowledge, particularly in writing," to address gaps in foundational skills.
- Leaders should strengthen children’s readiness for Year 1 by adjusting teaching approaches to promote early language and literacy so all children "secure intended learning."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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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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