Harlesden Primary School
#1351 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#9731 of 15,697 nationally
About Harlesden Primary School
Harlesden Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Brent local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 306 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 41.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1351st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 306; capacity filled 72.9%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Harlesden Primary School ranks 986th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)62%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)52.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Harlesden Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 306
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 52.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 72.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 62%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Harlesden Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
John Keble CofE Primary School
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411 students · 546 m away
Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls
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Maple Walk School
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The Stonebridge School
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335 students · 728 m away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
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Newfield Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students · 922 m away
Leopold Primary School
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515 students · 984 m away
Newman Catholic College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
582 students · 1.1 km away
Furness Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
321 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Mary's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
306 students
Garfield Primary School
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306 students
Carpenters Primary School
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306 students
Hampton Hill Junior School
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306 students
Launcelot Primary School and Nursery
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Gainsborough Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harlesden Primary School a good school?
Harlesden Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 41.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1351 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Harlesden Primary School rank in London?
Harlesden Primary School ranks #1351 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #9731 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harlesden Primary School?
Harlesden Primary School had 306 students in 2025.
Is Harlesden Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Harlesden Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Harlesden Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harlesden Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.