John Keble CofE Primary School, London

In its own words: "John Keble Church of England Primary School is a two form entry school, founded in 1889. The school serves a diverse community in Harlesden in North West London. There are over 400 children on roll, including 30 places for nursery children."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As you explore it, hopefully you will start to understand what makes John Keble the unique school that it is. We are a diverse, vibrant learning community committed to providing the best possible education for all of our children, nurturing and teaching them in an authentically Christian environment, which is underpinned by a distinct vision and six core values."

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

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at John Keble CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% 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 (86% in reading, 78% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put John Keble CofE Primary School as their first choice and 108 named it as one of their preferences, for 54 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 John Keble CofE Primary School are Newfield Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 81% maths); Harlesden Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Leopold Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 71% maths); and Furness Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 60% reading, 64% maths).

John Keble CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

67.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (26%), Black (23%) and White British (14%).

In 2026, 50 pupils (12.2%) received SEN support and 25 (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 speech, language and communication needs.

John Keble CofE Primary School had 23 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 railway station is Willesden Junction Rail Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tavistock Road, 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood John Keble CofE Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, John Keble CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to John Keble CofE Primary School are Saint Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (under 0.1 miles), Newman Catholic College (0.3 miles), Harris Lowe Academy Willesden (0.5 miles) and North Brent School (0.9 miles).