Grimsdyke School, Pinner
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Grimsdyke School excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where children are kind and eager to learn. Teachers are skilled at helping pupils remember and apply what they learn by linking knowledge across different subjects and constantly reviewing key concepts. The school successfully supports all learners, including those with additional needs, to achieve highly and be well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Key Strengths
- Rich and ambitious curriculum that is logically sequenced, allowing pupils to build deep knowledge and understanding across all subjects
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff implementing phonics consistently from Reception year onwards
- Exceptional personal development with pupils understanding important values like democracy, equality and diversity through school life
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are identified swiftly and well-supported to achieve within the same ambitious curriculum
- Strong school culture where pupils feel safe to raise concerns and bullying is very rare
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Dodgeball, netball, chess club, junior choir (70 pupils weekly), school council, prefects, house captains, eco-warriors, playground pals, reading ambassadors
Grimsdyke School is an outstanding primary school where pupils receive an exceptional education and demonstrate impeccable behaviour and attitudes. The school maintains a rich, ambitious curriculum with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
6.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 87% to 91%. Maths has improved from 87% to 92%. Writing has remained stable at around 87%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
21
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
625 pupils
630 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Pinner
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Pinner
Admissions Demand - Harrow
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(105)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.91638%
Overall absence
6.29496%
Persistent absence
556
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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