The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
37%
+29.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 262
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 50.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Head
- Mr Aaron Sumner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Essendine Road, London, W9 2LR
Town setting
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Thomas Jones Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Pembridge Hall School
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Wetherby School
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Hospital Home and Education Units co St Mary's Hospitial Tuition Unit
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Kensington Park School
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Questions parents ask
What is Essendine Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Essendine Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Essendine Primary School?
Essendine Primary School currently has 262 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Essendine Primary School take?
Essendine Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Essendine Primary School?
Essendine Primary School is in London, W9 2LR, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Essendine Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Essendine Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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