Harlesden Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Acton Lane London NW10 8UT |
| Phone | 02089657445 |
| Reference Number | 101499 |
Harlesden Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school, which previously required improvement, has made significant strides since its last inspection. Leaders are committed to fostering an ambitious learning environment where pupils receive strong support, particularly in reading and personal development. Staff are well-trained, and the curriculum is thoughtfully designed to engage students while promoting diversity and respect for the community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 297 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.21%
Girls: 45.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 83.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 27 | 48 |
| 2 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 3 | 28 | 20 | 48 |
| 4 | 21 | 16 | 37 |
| 5 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 6 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 34.3% |
| White, Other | 15.8% |
| Asian, Other | 5.4% |
| Caribbean | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| White, British | 4% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 25 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders prioritize reading and provide effective phonics instruction.
- Pupils are well-behaved, polite, and enjoy school.
- Curriculum is well sequenced and engaging for pupils.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Variety of extracurricular opportunities available for pupils.
- Effective safeguarding measures are in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity in essential knowledge and skills needed.
- Pupils' understanding of key knowledge in computing is underdeveloped.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | ||
| Writing | -3.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 2 |
Previous Years
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John Keble CofE Primary School
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0.34 miles |
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Maple Walk School
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0.4 miles |
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The Stonebridge School
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0.45 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Wesley Road Hillside, Harlesden, London, NW10 8PP |
0.51 miles |
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Goodson Road, Willesden, London, NW10 9LS |
0.52 miles |
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Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
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0.55 miles |
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Newfield Primary School
Longstone Avenue, Willesden, London, NW10 3UD |
0.57 miles |
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Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
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0.6 miles |
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Leopold Primary School
Hawkshead Road, Willesden, NW10 9UR |
0.61 miles |
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Furness Primary School
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0.73 miles |
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Brentfield Primary School
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0.76 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
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