Harlyn Primary School
Middlesex, HA5 2DR · Hillingdon · primary school
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36th of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon we can score, 64 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 — 4.5/10 against 3,846 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harlyn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Song Squad, Choir, Ensemble, and Music Technology Club, alongside football, netball, hockey, cross-country, cricket, and athletics. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 364 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 literacy? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the curriculum balance the wide range of sports offered with academic preparation?
What Ofsted said about Harlyn Primary School
Overview
Harlyn Primary School provides a "positive and supportive environment" where pupils are "happy" and "kept safe." The report highlights that staff know pupils well, fostering strong relationships, while pupils demonstrate "positive behaviour" and meet the school's "high expectations." Overall, the inspection found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to be effective, with pupils generally well-prepared for their next educational stages.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority, with phonics "typically well implemented" and a "positive reading culture" fostered through initiatives like 'reading buddy' sessions.
- In subjects such as music, the curriculum is "effectively designed," allowing pupils to build a "secure knowledge" of vocabulary and skills over time.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "swiftly and accurately identified" and benefit from "appropriate adaptations and interventions."
- Personal development is supported by a "wide range of effective opportunities," including clubs, community projects, and roles like house captains accessible to all pupils.
- Staff morale is high, with a "collaborative, welcoming and supportive culture" where well-being and workload are considered.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is at an "earlier stage of development," with fundamental knowledge "less well defined and sequenced," leading to gaps in pupil understanding.
- Systems for overseeing the quality of education "lack precision," meaning inconsistencies in curriculum implementation are not "swiftly identified or addressed."
- Training for subject leaders and teachers is "not as regular as it could be," resulting in inconsistent subject knowledge among staff.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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