Aylward Primary School, Stanmore

From the headteacher's welcome: "What I love most about Aylward is the sense of community we build from the very start of you joining our Aylward family. On behalf of the staff, children, parents and governors, I am delighted to welcome you to Aylward Primary School. At Aylward, we believe every child should feel valued, inspired and empowered to achieve their very best."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 2pm, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Aylward Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 85% in Harrow and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 78% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 63 families put Aylward Primary School as their first choice and 177 named it as one of their preferences, for 67 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Aylward Primary School are Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery (0.7 miles, Good, 92% reading, 90% maths); Stanburn Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 92% reading, 96% maths); St John's CofE School (1 mile, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths); and Camrose Primary With Nursery (1 mile, Good, 69% reading, 82% maths).

Aylward Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Aylward Primary School is one of 2 schools run by The Bentley Wood Trust, an academy trust.

58.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (34%), Mixed (12%) and White British (10%).

In 2026, 57 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 29 (5.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Aylward Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.

Aylward Primary School had 32 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Stanmore Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

In August 2026, police recorded 233 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Harrow (374).

In 2024/25, Aylward Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Aylward Primary School are London Academy (0.6 miles), Avanti House School (0.7 miles) and Bentley Wood High School (1.5 miles).