The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 343
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 32.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Trust
- EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Ansong (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Furness Road, Harlesden, London, NW10 5YT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArk Burlington Danes Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Old Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
John Perryn Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
St Charles Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
16 plus · 2.1km away
La Petite Ecole Francaise
Independent · 2.2km away
The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Furness Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Furness Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Furness Primary School?
Furness Primary School currently has 343 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Furness Primary School take?
Furness Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Furness Primary School?
Furness Primary School is in London, NW10 5YT, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Furness Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Furness Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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