Grange Primary School
Harrow, HA2 0RY · Harrow · primary school
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26th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 2,080 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grange Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved this, against a 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 (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Helping Hands Club, Student Council, Eco Warriors, Junior Travel Ambassadors, and Radio Grange. Sports include badminton, football, gymnastics, tag rugby, rounders, and the Daily Mile. Arts features a dance showcase and Lion King dress rehearsal. Trips include the Wheelie Great Bike Trail and Orley Farm volunteer day. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 443 pupils against a stated capacity of 476. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club? How does the Student Council influence school decisions?
What Ofsted said about Grange Primary School
Overview
Grange Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights a ‘welcoming community’ where pupils behave well and feel safe, underpinned by high expectations and strong staff relationships. Leaders have successfully addressed prior weaknesses, ensuring a broad curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff implementing a phonics programme ‘with precision’ to help pupils become ‘accurate, fluent and confident readers’.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with concepts ‘logically organised’ to allow pupils to embed knowledge before progressing to more challenging learning.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities, including sports and debating, and take on responsibilities such as serving on the school council.
- Staff possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and swiftly address errors or misconceptions to prevent them from persisting.
- Leaders have effectively managed workload and well-being, creating an environment where staff ‘value the opportunities they have to develop’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum in a few subjects reflects the ‘full breadth of what is expected nationally’, as some aspects have been omitted.
- Class teachers need to better understand their roles in supporting pupils with complex SEND needs when these pupils are in mainstream classrooms.
- Leaders and governors must check that the specialist provision for pupils with SEND is ‘consistently implemented’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where staff are trained to recognise risks and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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