Barham Primary School
Barham Primary School is a community school in Brent for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 914 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Barham Primary School is Good, from an inspection in April 2025. In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: April 2025. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Danethorpe Road Wembley HA0 4RQ |
| Phone | 02089023706 |
| Reference Number | 101515 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 914 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.19%
Girls: 47.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 74.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 63 | 120 |
| 2 | 53 | 65 | 118 |
| 3 | 60 | 60 | 120 |
| 4 | 74 | 46 | 120 |
| 5 | 68 | 50 | 118 |
| 6 | 62 | 59 | 121 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 70.8% |
| Asian, Other | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% |
| African | 2.7% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White, British | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
Barham Primary School is performing well, effectively maintaining the high standards established in previous inspections. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued—demonstrating excellent social skills and a strong sense of responsibility. With a broad curriculum that supports both academic and personal development, pupils are well-prepared for their future educational journeys. The school has successfully implemented various initiatives, such as a house system and extracurricular clubs, enhancing student engagement and leadership opportunities.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 10 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate impressive social skills and manners.
- The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- High expectations for pupil achievements reflected in national test performance.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong emphasis on communication and language development.
- Positive recognition practices through a rewarding house system.
- Pupils have ample opportunities for leadership and extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not consistently help pupils connect their understanding to previous learning.
- Behaviour management policies are not uniformly applied during informal times.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 107 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 106 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 2.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -1.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 3.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Second Preference | 44 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 17 | 2 |
Previous Years
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The Corner School
Douglas Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 4DT |
0.46 miles |
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Park Lane Primary School
Park Lane, Wembley, HA9 7RY |
0.75 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Sarsfield Road, Perivale, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 7AF |
0.76 miles |
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Perivale Primary School
Federal Road, Perivale, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 7AP |
0.79 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Chatsworth Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 6BE |
0.85 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Waverley Avenue, Wembley, HA9 6TA |
0.85 miles |
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Elsley Primary School
Tokyngton Avenue, Wembley, HA9 6HT |
0.85 miles |
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Lyon Park Primary School
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0.88 miles |
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Vicar's Green Primary School
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0.96 miles |
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Sudbury Primary School
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0.96 miles |
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Buxlow School
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1.02 miles |
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East Lane Primary School
East Lane, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 3NT |
1.03 miles |
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Wembley Primary School
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1.07 miles |
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Mandeville School
Horsenden Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 0PA |
1.27 miles |
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St Christopher's Prep School
71 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley, HA9 8HE |
1.29 miles |
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Horsenden Primary School
Horsenden Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 0PB |
1.31 miles |
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West Twyford Primary School
Twyford Abbey Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7DN |
1.41 miles |
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Selborne Primary School
Conway Crescent, Perivale, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 8JD |
1.44 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy South Kenton
Spencer Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 3SF |
1.46 miles |
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St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
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1.48 miles |
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Alperton Community School
Stanley Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 4JE |
0.7 miles |
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Ark Elvin Academy
Cecil Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, London, Middlesex, HA9 7DU |
0.73 miles |
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Wembley Manor
163 London Road, Wembley, Brent, HA9 7EU |
0.74 miles |
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Wembley High Technology College
East Lane, North Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 3NT |
1.03 miles |
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Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NA |
1.44 miles |
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Michaela Community School
North End Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0UU |
1.55 miles |
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Ark Academy
Forty Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 9JR |
1.64 miles |
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St Augustine's Priory
Hillcrest Road, Ealing, London, W5 2JL |
1.81 miles |
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Lycee International de Londres
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1.87 miles |
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St Benedict's School
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1.9 miles |
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Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST
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1.9 miles |
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Edith Kay Independent School
32, Crouch Road, Brent, London, NW10 8HR |
1.92 miles |
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St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, HA1 3HX |
1.94 miles |
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William Perkin Church of England High School
Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 8PR |
1.98 miles |
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Brentside High School
Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ |
2.08 miles |
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Harrow School
5 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA1 3HP |
2.11 miles |
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Ada Lovelace Church of England High School
Park View Road, Ealing, London, W5 2JX |
2.12 miles |
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Seva Education
145 Kingsley Road, Harrow, South Harrow, HA2 8LF |
2.22 miles |
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The John Lyon School
Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN |
2.23 miles |
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Heartwood House
13 Kenton Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2BW |
2.29 miles |
What is Barham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Barham Primary School is Good, from an inspection in April 2025.
When was Barham Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Barham Primary School was last inspected in April 2025.
How many pupils does Barham Primary School have?
Barham Primary School has 914 pupils on roll.
What age range does Barham Primary School cover?
Barham Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Barham Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Barham Primary School?
Barham Primary School is at Danethorpe Road, Wembley, HA0 4RQ.