St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School
London, NW2 5PE · Brent · primary school
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20th 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 — 8.2/10 against 1,814 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join reading, puzzles, computers, and film clubs, plus active games. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 434 pupils against a stated capacity of 407. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standards in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School
Overview
St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described as being “at the heart of the local community.” Pupils are “happy and safe” due to caring adults, and they “enjoy coming to school every day.” The new leadership team maintains high expectations, ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, “achieve well.”
Strengths
- Leaders have constructed an “ambitious curriculum” in most subjects, with pupils getting off to a “flying start” in Nursery.
- Reading is a priority; pupils “achieve very well in their phonics” and show “confidence and accuracy” in writing.
- Staff enable pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers through skilled, individualised support.
- Pupils’ “personal and spiritual development is at the core of the school’s work,” fostering responsible citizenship and understanding of uniqueness.
- Staff are “highly motivated” and feel valued, with workload and well-being “carefully considered.”
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, key content is not identified precisely, leading to teaching that does not break down content into smaller chunks, which can “overload pupils’ working memory.”
- The intended curriculum is not always implemented well in teaching, limiting pupils’ “deeper learning of subject content.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify concerns and leaders making “swift referrals for specialist support.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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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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