Avanti House Primary School, Stanmore

Good
Primary
Free schools
Mixed
Hindu
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~635m)Possible (~907m)Unlikely (~1.2km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Lalita Joshi
Pupils:420 / 420 capacity
LA:Harrow
Phone:02082496831
Address:Common Road, Stanmore, HA7 3JB
Trust:AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2017

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:145142
UKPRN:10065210
Constituency:Harrow East
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This school creates a genuinely happy environment where children progress well and thrive academically. Teachers bring subjects alive with strong expertise, check learning carefully, and promptly address any misconceptions. The school strongly values pupils' personal development, offering many chances for children to take responsibility and make a real difference in their community.

Key Strengths

  • Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with strong focus on language development and subject expertise
  • Highly effective phonics teaching with additional support for struggling readers
  • Strong culture of academic excellence preparing pupils exceptionally well for secondary school
  • Pupils given many opportunities to take on responsibilities and become 'change makers'
  • Welcoming community that celebrates difference and includes pupils with complex SEND needs

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils kept safe through effective systems and confident to speak with staff about problems.

Extracurricular Activities

Subject ambassador roles, school council, head student and house captain positions, outdoor learning projects, visits that underpin curriculum, sports, arts

Avanti House Primary School is a thriving, happy place where pupils are empowered to make changes and improve their community. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.

At a Glance

0.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

161 responses
Would recommend98%
Child is happy99%
Well taught96%
Good progress85%
Feels safe97%
Well behaved96%
Bullying dealt with21%
Kept informed96%
Handles concerns66%
Wider development91%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-2ppMaths-5ppWriting+8pp

Reading has remained stable at around 95%. Maths has declined from 100% to 95%. Writing has improved from 82% to 90%.

Class Sizes

29.9

Avg class size

30.0

Infant (KS1)

29.9

KS2

14

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Avanti House Primary School (->S)
78m · 1 min walk
Hive Road (->N)
293m · 5 min walk
Sandringham (->N)
352m · 6 min walk
Heathbourne Road / Bentley Priory Museum (->W)
465m · 8 min walk
Common Road (opp)
469m · 8 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

100%

Over capacity

420 pupils

420 capacity

0 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Stanmore

Low pressure
New homes approved:477
Projected new pupils:119

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stanmore

Admissions Demand - Harrow

Low demand0.84x oversubscription

Places available

3,180

Applications

2,672

Got 1st preference

87.6%

Got preferred school

98.1%

Primary admissions across Harrow (2025/26)

Inspection History(102)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.42111%

Overall absence

4.40771%

Persistent absence

363

Enrolments

Authorised2.94386%
Unauthorised0.47726%
Persistent (10%+)4.40771%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

2.46491%
18/19
1.848%
20/21
4.65368%
21/22
3.87876%
22/23
3.69587%
23/24
3.42111%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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