Barham Primary School, Wembley
Barham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wembley. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 15 schools in Wembley with published results, and 4,602nd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 104% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Brent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Barham Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Barham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Brent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (79% in reading, 84% in maths).
Getting a place at Barham Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 105 families put Barham Primary School as their first choice and 232 named it as one of their preferences, for 111 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Barham Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Barham Primary School are Park Lane Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 91% maths); St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles); St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 71% reading, 73% maths); and Perivale Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 72% maths).
Barham Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Park Lane Primary SchoolSt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolSt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPerivale Primary School
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Barham Primary School (as of September 2025): 61% would recommend the school, 65% say their child is happy there and 43% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (74%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (43%).
Who goes there
13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 70.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (83%) and other ethnic groups (5%).
In 2026, 92 pupils (10.1%) received SEN support and 37 (4%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Sudbury Town Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wembley Centre for Health & Care, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 491 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Brent (744).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Barham Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Barham Primary School are Alperton Community School (0.7 miles), Ark Elvin Academy (0.7 miles) and Wembley High Technology College (1 mile).
Alperton Community SchoolArk Elvin AcademyWembley High Technology College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Brent published that the last place for 2025 entry went to a family 1,245 metres away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Barham Primary School creates a welcoming, safe environment where children thrive academically and personally. The school goes beyond academics to develop the whole child, offering enrichment activities like university visits, museum trips and leadership roles. Staff prioritise communication skills from the earliest years, helping children develop confidence and emotional intelligence.
Key Strengths
- Pupils perform excellently in national tests and achieve high standards
- Strong focus on communication and language development from early years onwards
- Well-structured phonics programme with effective support for struggling readers
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with good subject knowledge from staff
- Pupils with SEND are well supported with appropriate staff training
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in some subjects does not consistently help pupils connect new learning to previous knowledge, limiting deep understanding
- Behaviour policies during playtimes and lunchtimes are not being applied consistently - expectations need to be clearer
- Some important concepts in a few subjects are not taught securely until pupils are confident
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with robust systems in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess club, cooking club, art club, karate, forest school, reading ambassador programme, play leaders, junior ambassadors, fundraising events and campaigns
Barham Primary School has maintained good standards following their previous inspection. Pupils are safe, happy and kind, with strong academic performance in national tests.
At a Glance
13.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 79% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
28
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Barham Primary School.
- Kumon Wembley Central710m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Alperton950m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Barham Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Brent. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Monday 26 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Barham Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Barham Primary School is in Brent; for families living there:
Apply to Brent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 41
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 41 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 33 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Barham Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
837 pupils
802 places
35 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wembley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wembley
Across Brent council
Places available
3,953
Applications
3,128
Got 1st preference
88.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
92
SEN Support
37
EHC Plans
14.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
914
Total Pupils
477
Boys
437
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
42
Teachers
21.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,653
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,838
Per pupil
£5325k
Total funding
£179k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
10.4%
Persistent absence
748
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Barham Primary School
Questions parents ask about Barham Primary School
What are SATs results like at Barham Primary School?
Of the pupils at Barham Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Barham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barham Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2016, it was rated Good.
How close to Barham Primary School do you need to live?
Brent published for September 2025 entry that the last place offered at Barham Primary School on distance went to a family 1245 metres away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Barham Primary School?
Barham Primary School was full in 2025, at 104% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Barham Primary School?
Classes at Barham Primary School average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Barham Primary School?
Barham Primary School has around 914 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Barham Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Barham Primary School in 2024/25. 10.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Barham Primary School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Barham Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Barham Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Barham Primary School: Kumon Wembley Central (710m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kumon Alperton (950m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Barham Primary School's term dates?
Barham Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Brent. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Monday 26 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Barham Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 41 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 33 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Barham Primary School?
Barham Primary School is at Danethorpe Road, Wembley, HA0 4RQ.
Sources: Brent admissions booklet; Brent term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)