Brentfield Primary School, London
Brentfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 726th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. It was 63% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Brent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brentfield Primary School in detail
Brentfield Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher of Brentfield Primary School, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to you. It is a privilege to lead such a fantastic school. Our school is located in the borough of Brent and serves a diverse, multi-cultural community. We put learning at the heart of everything we do and value the richness our families bring."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, multi-sports, dance, gardening and art.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Brentfield 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 (77% in reading, 79% in maths).
Getting a place at Brentfield Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Brentfield Primary School as their first choice and 87 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 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 Brentfield Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brentfield Primary School are Mitchell Brook Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 82% reading, 86% maths); Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 70% maths); The Stonebridge School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 62% maths); and St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 69% maths).
Brentfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Mitchell Brook Primary SchoolOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolThe Stonebridge SchoolSt Mary's CofE Primary School
Who goes there
37.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 82.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (39%), other ethnic groups (30%) and Asian (11%).
In 2026, 72 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 26 (6.2%) 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 railway station is Stonebridge Park Station, about 920 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Conduit Way (->w), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Brentfield Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Brentfield Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brentfield Primary School are North Brent School (0.7 miles), Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.9 miles) and Ark Elvin Academy (1.3 miles).
North Brent SchoolSaint Claudine's Catholic School for GirlsArk Elvin Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoThis judgement is from June 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Brentfield Primary School excels at fostering a love of learning through an ambitious curriculum that develops both academic knowledge and important life skills. Pupils are happy, well-behaved, and proud of their school, supported by strong partnerships between the school and families. The school ensures all pupils, including those with additional needs, can access the same high-quality learning experiences.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching of reading with clear guidance to staff and pupils developing a genuine love of books
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum covering all intended subject content with focus on subject-specific vocabulary
- Excellent wider development including tolerance, respect, and teamwork activities at lunchtimes
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who access the same curriculum as their peers
- Strong staff morale with leaders managing workload well and providing timely support
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to be more thorough in checking individual pupils' understanding to identify and address misunderstandings and misconceptions quickly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff well-trained and vigilant, leaders working closely with external agencies, and pupils taught how to keep safe including online.
Extracurricular Activities
wide range of clubs, educational outings, lunch-time activities, breakfast and after-school club
Brentfield Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are well cared for and safe. Leaders promote an ambitious curriculum that matches national standards and prepares pupils well for their future.
At a Glance
37.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 77% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
25.8
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Brentfield Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Brentfield Primary School.
- Hamdi After School Club710m away · Not yet graded
- Bright Childcare720m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Brentfield 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Brentfield Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brentfield 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
- 58
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 47 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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.
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Your chances of a place at Brentfield Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
395 pupils
629 places
234 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
72
SEN Support
26
EHC Plans
23.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
420
Total Pupils
217
Boys
203
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,095
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,173
Per pupil
£3148k
Total funding
£248k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.9%
Overall absence
28.5%
Persistent absence
397
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
Brentfield Primary School
Questions parents ask about Brentfield Primary School
What are SATs results like at Brentfield Primary School?
Of the pupils at Brentfield Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Brentfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brentfield Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Brentfield Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Brentfield Primary School is oversubscribed, Brent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Brentfield Primary School?
Brentfield Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 63% of its 629 places.
How big are the classes at Brentfield Primary School?
Classes at Brentfield Primary School average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Brentfield Primary School?
Brentfield Primary School has around 420 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brentfield Primary School?
7.9% of sessions were missed at Brentfield Primary School in 2024/25. 28.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brentfield Primary School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Brentfield 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 Brentfield Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Brentfield Primary School: Hamdi After School Club (710m away, registered, not yet graded) and Bright Childcare (720m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Brentfield Primary School's term dates?
Brentfield 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 Brentfield Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 47 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Brentfield Primary School?
Brentfield Primary School is at 41-43 Meadow Garth, London, NW10 0SL.
Sources: Brent term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)