Park Lane Primary School
Wembley, HA9 7RY · Brent · primary school
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7th 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 — 8.6/10 against 2,439 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cookie's Cooking Club, play gymnastics, dance, football, cricket, or netball, and visit London Zoo or attend residential trips. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 454 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching routines? What are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Park Lane Primary School
Overview
Park Lane Primary School is described as a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and well prepared for life beyond school. The report highlights that pupils achieve consistently well across the curriculum, with outcomes above national averages, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics, with outcomes sustained over time and above national averages.
- Early years provision is "well structured and purposeful," with staff using "bespoke assessment" to support language development and independence.
- Inclusion is "at the heart of the school’s work," with robust support ensuring all pupils, including vulnerable groups, access learning alongside peers.
- Leadership is praised for its "inclusive vision," high staff morale, and effective governance that holds leaders to account for pupil outcomes.
- Personal development is central, with pupils demonstrating a "mature and secure understanding" of moral, social, and cultural issues.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should address "variability in the implementation of the curriculum" to ensure teaching clearly explains how to use key knowledge and provides sufficient practice opportunities.
- Leaders should continue to work with parents to reinforce the importance of high attendance, particularly for families where attendance remains below national levels.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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