Glebe Primary School
Harrow, HA3 9LF · Harrow · primary school
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37th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Glebe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers the RISE & SHINE Breakfast Club and Stay And Play after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 566 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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 to close the gap between the 56.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific actions are being taken following the January 2024 inspection? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Glebe Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as "polite and cheerful," enjoying school and forming strong friendships. While behaviour is good and personal development is supported through rich experiences, the quality of education and leadership require improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and insufficient support for staff and vulnerable pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, show respect, and bullying is rare and dealt with quickly.
- The school provides "rich learning experiences" including music, drama, and educational outings that deepen personal development.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils taught to keep themselves safe and talk to staff if worried.
- Early reading is supported by a new phonics programme with books matched to pupils’ learning.
- Pupils have positive attitudes towards learning, and class time proceeds purposefully without interruption.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not planned or delivered equally well across all subjects, meaning pupils do not routinely build knowledge securely or recall learning over time.
- Weaker readers are not catching up quickly, and all pupils do not read widely enough to develop fluency and confidence.
- Staff lack detailed information about pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), preventing precise adaptation of teaching and support.
- Staff training and subject expertise are insufficient, negatively impacting workload and well-being, while communication with staff and parents requires improvement.
- The governing body lacks the information needed to hold leaders to account for academic performance and improvements.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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