Harris Primary Academy South Kenton, Wembley

In its own words: "At Harris Primary Academy South Kenton, our mission of "Ambition For All" reflects our unwavering commitment to providing an outstanding education for every child, regardless of ability, background, or culture."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Harris Primary Academy South Kenton, a new Primary School in the heart of Brent, that opened in September 2024. Our academy is a place where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, athletics, basketball, karate, dance, chess and cooking.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5.00 per session.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Harris Primary Academy South Kenton reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Brent and 77% and 75% across England.

For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Harris Primary Academy South Kenton as their first choice and 80 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Harris Primary Academy South Kenton are East Lane Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 98% reading, 91% maths); Preston Park Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 75% maths); Sudbury Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 87% maths); and Mount Stewart Infant School (0.8 miles, Good).

Harris Primary Academy South Kenton's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Harris Primary Academy South Kenton is one of 59 schools run by Harris Federation, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 79% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 57.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (46%), other ethnic groups (17%) and Black (12%).

In 2026, 29 pupils (4.8%) received SEN support and 37 (6.1%) 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 autism.

The nearest railway station is South Kenton Station, about 220 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is South Kenton Station, 300 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 247 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).

Harris Primary Academy South Kenton recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Harris Primary Academy South Kenton are Wembley High Technology College (0.4 miles), Preston Manor School (1 mile), Harrow High School (1 mile) and St Gregory's Catholic Science College (1 mile).