The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 297
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 48.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Head
- Mrs S Wawn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Acton Lane, London, NW10 8UT
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Harlesden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harlesden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harlesden Primary School?
Harlesden Primary School currently has 297 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harlesden Primary School take?
Harlesden Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harlesden Primary School?
Harlesden Primary School is in London, NW10 8UT, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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