Harlesden Primary School
London, NW10 8UT · Brent · primary school
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43rd 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 — 6.9/10 against 994 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harlesden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 306 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 areas did the June 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Harlesden Primary School
Overview
Harlesden Primary School provides an education where most pupils achieve well by Year 6, with outcomes in line with national expectations. The report describes a "welcoming and friendly environment" where pupils are "nurtured and supported," though it identifies specific areas requiring attention in teaching consistency, early years provision, and attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils leave with the necessary knowledge and skills for their next stage, with disadvantaged pupils achieving similarly to or better than national peers.
- Behaviour is a strength; pupils are "typically kind, supportive and tolerant," and bullying is rare.
- The personal development curriculum is "well structured," preparing pupils for life in modern Britain with secure knowledge of safety and diversity.
- Leaders place "great emphasis on being inclusive," effectively identifying needs and utilising external agencies to reduce barriers.
- Staff workload and wellbeing are considered, with time prioritised for professional learning.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the early years curriculum is implemented precisely, with activities matched to learning intentions and staff routinely extending children’s vocabulary.
- Strategic oversight of teaching quality needs strengthening to ensure consistent, high-quality teaching and effective checks for misconceptions across all subjects and year groups.
- Leaders should sustain recent actions to improve attendance, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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