Earlsmead Primary School
Earlsmead Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Harrow for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 344 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Earlsmead Primary School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025. In 2025, 55% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: July 2025. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Arundel Drive South Harrow Harrow HA2 8PW |
| Phone | 02088645546 |
| Reference Number | 144883 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 344 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.74%
Girls: 48.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 73% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| 2 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| 3 | 33 | 20 | 53 |
| 4 | 26 | 27 | 53 |
| 5 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| 6 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Asian, Other | 31.1% |
| Indian | 17.4% |
| White, Other | 14.2% |
| African | 5.8% |
| White, British | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| Caribbean | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
Earlsmead Primary School has shown considerable progress in its first inspection, achieving a 'Good' grade across all evaluated areas. The school fosters a positive atmosphere where pupils feel happy and safe, with strong support for their social and emotional needs. Both staff expectations and pupil behavior are commendably high, with initiatives like the 'learning ladder' badges promoting academic and behavioral excellence. However, while the school displays effective teaching methods, especially in reading and phonics, there are identified gaps in the foundation subjects that need addressing to ensure a comprehensive education for all students.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils report feeling happy and safe at school.
- High expectations for pupil behavior and learning are upheld by staff.
- The school's approach to teaching phonics is clear and well-structured.
- Pupils with SEND receive good support and are included in all activities.
- The school's leadership is effective, with positive changes noted by parents.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in some foundation subjects is less effective than in English and mathematics.
- There are gaps in the historical and geographical curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% | 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 | 104 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 103 | 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 | 1.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 5.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 3.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 5 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Heathland School
Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 9AG |
0.4 miles |
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Petts Hill Primary School
Newmarket Avenue, Newmarket Avenue, Northolt, UB5 4HB |
0.62 miles |
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Willow Tree Primary School
Priors Farm Lane, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5FE |
0.62 miles |
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Alexandra School
Alexandra Avenue, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9DX |
0.64 miles |
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Deanesfield Primary School
Queens Walk, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0LR |
0.75 miles |
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The Welldon Park Academy
Wyvenhoe Road, Harrow, HA2 8LS |
0.76 miles |
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Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Ravenswood Crescent, South Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 9JU |
0.77 miles |
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Roxbourne Primary School
Torbay Road, Harrow, HA2 9QF |
0.88 miles |
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Field End Infant School
Field End Road, Eastcote, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9PQ |
0.89 miles |
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Field End Junior School
Field End Junior School, Field End Road, RUISLIP, HA4 9PQ |
0.89 miles |
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St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School
Hunters Hill, South Ruislip, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9HS |
0.91 miles |
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Greenwood Primary School
Wood End Way, Northolt, UB5 4QG |
1.02 miles |
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Bourne Primary School
Cedar Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 6UJ |
1.05 miles |
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Wood End Primary School
Whitton Avenue West, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 4LB |
1.07 miles |
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Grange Primary School
Welbeck Road, South Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 0RY |
1.16 miles |
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Hillview Nursery School
2 Grange Road, South Harrow, HA2 0LW |
1.26 miles |
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Orley Farm School
South Hill Avenue, Harrow, HA1 3NU |
1.3 miles |
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Newnham Junior School
Newnham Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 9RW |
1.43 miles |
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Newnham Infant and Nursery School
Newnham Infant and Nursery School, Newnham Avenue, Eastcote, Ruislip, HA4 9RW |
1.43 miles |
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Buckingham Preparatory School
458 Rayners Lane, Pinner, HA5 5DT |
1.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Rooks Heath School
Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9AH |
0.29 miles |
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Islip Manor High School
Eastcote Lane, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 4HP |
0.42 miles |
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Queensmead School
Queens Walk, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0LS |
0.69 miles |
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Seva Education
145 Kingsley Road, Harrow, South Harrow, HA2 8LF |
0.79 miles |
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John Chilton School
Bengarth Road, Northolt, UB5 5LD |
1.08 miles |
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Alec Reed Academy
Bengarth Road, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ |
1.09 miles |
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Belvue School
Rowdell Road, Northolt, UB5 6AG |
1.16 miles |
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Gesher School
Cannon Lane, Pinner, HA5 1JF |
1.19 miles |
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Whitmore High School
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD |
1.34 miles |
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St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, HA1 3HX |
1.47 miles |
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The John Lyon School
Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN |
1.55 miles |
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Ruislip High School
Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0BY |
1.56 miles |
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Pinner High School
Beaulieu Drive, PINNER, Middlesex, HA5 1NB |
1.57 miles |
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William Perkin Church of England High School
Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 8PR |
1.77 miles |
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Harrow School
5 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA1 3HP |
1.82 miles |
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Greenford High School
Lady Margaret Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 2GU |
1.88 miles |
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Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
Hume Way, Ruislip, HA4 8EE |
2.11 miles |
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Barnhill Community High School
Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 9LE |
2.21 miles |
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Heartwood House
13 Kenton Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2BW |
2.26 miles |
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Nower Hill High School
George V Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5RP |
2.27 miles |
- Alexandra School
- Cannon Lane Primary School
- Grimsdyke School
- Krishna Avanti Primary School
- Pinner Wood School
- Priestmead Primary School and Nursery
- St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
- St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Earlsmead Primary School is part of Tithe Academy, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:
- Rooks Heath School Harrow
What is Earlsmead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Earlsmead Primary School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
When was Earlsmead Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Earlsmead Primary School was last inspected in July 2025.
How many pupils does Earlsmead Primary School have?
Earlsmead Primary School has 344 pupils on roll.
What age range does Earlsmead Primary School cover?
Earlsmead Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Earlsmead Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 55% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Earlsmead Primary School?
Earlsmead Primary School is at Arundel Drive, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 8PW.