The Welldon Park Academy
Harrow, HA2 8LS · Harrow · primary school
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27th 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 — 5.6/10 against 3,450 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Welldon Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, 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 (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about The Welldon Park Academy
Overview
The Welldon Park Academy is described as an inclusive school with a strong community spirit where pupils are kind, friendly, and enjoy school life. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering positive relationships with families and ensuring a calm, orderly environment where pupils feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," well sequenced to help pupils build knowledge logically, with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading is prioritised from Reception; teachers deliver phonics well, helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers" who read widely.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, behaving well and understanding the expectation to be "ready, respectful and safe."
- Leaders provide rich opportunities for personal development, including sports, arts, and residential trips, fostering independence and teamwork.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with manageable workloads and a strong commitment to providing a high-quality education.
Areas to improve
- Teachers sometimes lack clarity when presenting new information and do not check understanding rigorously enough, causing some pupils to struggle with coherent knowledge building.
- Persistent absence is high, particularly among disadvantaged pupils, meaning many miss significant amounts of education; leaders must adopt a more rigorous strategy to reduce this.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are alert to risks, report concerns immediately, and work effectively with external agencies to support pupils’ mental health and safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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