Marlborough Primary School
Harrow, HA1 1UJ · Harrow · primary school
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23rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.2/10 against 3,905 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marlborough Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join LEGO Therapy and Chatter Matters clubs, or the KS2 choir. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 651 pupils against a stated capacity of 712. 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 activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Marlborough Primary School
Overview
Marlborough Primary School is described as a “joyful place” where “strong relationships benefit everyone,” creating a happy environment for learning. The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness as ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development, reflecting an “ambitious curriculum” and high expectations for all pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “great manners” and kindness, resulting in rare bullying and a strong sense of safety, particularly regarding online risks.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and well-designed, with reading as a high priority; phonics is delivered “consistently well” to support competent readers.
- Personal development is “exceptionally strong,” offering pupils diverse leadership roles, such as “mental health mascots,” to build character and well-being.
- Staff morale is “very high,” supported by regular training, and the school engages effectively with parents through workshops and clear communication.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well, benefiting from well-chosen resources and peer support.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum content has not been broken down into “sufficiently small steps,” making it harder for pupils to know and remember more.
- Assessment in these specific subjects is “not as precise,” reducing how well pupils grasp and recall knowledge securely.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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