Malorees Junior School has closed (Monday 13 April 2026).
It merged with another school. The school at this address is now Malorees Primary School.
Malorees Junior School, London
Malorees Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 695th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Capacity
- 91% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Malorees Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Malorees Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% 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 (83% in reading, 74% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Malorees Junior School
Brent published that the last place offered for 2025 entry went to a family 3695 metres away. The cut-off moves every year with the number of applications.
Admissions history and your chances at Malorees Junior School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Malorees Junior School are Malorees Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good); North West London Jewish Day School (0.2 miles, Good, 92% reading, 96% maths); Islamia Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 85% maths); and Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 77% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Malorees Junior School.
Malorees Primary SchoolNorth West London Jewish Day SchoolIslamia Primary SchoolChrist Church CofE Primary School
Who goes there
34.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (20%), Mixed (19%) and other ethnic groups (19%).
In 2026, 35 pupils (16%) received SEN support and 14 (6.4%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Malorees Junior School had 18 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Brondesbury Park Rail Station, about 340 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor House Drive (NW6) (w-bound), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1148 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drug offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Brent (744), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Malorees Junior School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; DfE school workforce census; 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 3,695 metres away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from May 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will be happy and feel safe at Malorees, with trusted adults around them. The school excels in reading, using phonics checks and well-matched books so every child progresses. Learning happens both indoors and outdoors across subjects, and the school makes sure every pupil gets to compete in at least one sports event each year.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading provision with early phonics checks and well-matched books that help pupils catch up quickly
- Strong outdoor learning opportunities across different subjects that pupils love
- Well-supported pupils with SEND who access a broad and ambitious curriculum
- Positive behaviour with respectful, courteous pupils and rare disruptions to lessons
- Many leadership opportunities for older pupils through positions of responsibility and school council
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers do not check that pupils have the essential knowledge needed before moving to new concepts, causing some to struggle - particularly in mathematics
- Teachers need to routinely assess whether pupils have mastered foundational knowledge before teaching new ideas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff alert to signs of risk, clear reporting procedures, rigorous staff checks, and pupils taught how to keep themselves safe at home, school, and online.
Extracurricular Activities
Daily mile run, sports competitions, school council, buddy system with younger pupils, outdoor learning activities
Malorees Junior School continues to be a good school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and achieve well across the curriculum. Leaders have created an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with high expectations for all pupils.
At a Glance
28.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
27.4
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Malorees Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Malorees Junior School.
- Club Excel @ Queens Park Community School300m away · Not yet graded
- DAREManor Activities Centre310m away · Not yet graded
- Alghadeer430m away · Not yet graded
- DAREManor Activities Centre730m away · Not yet graded
- Lead After School Club Willesden940m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Malorees Junior School is a foundation school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Brent's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Malorees Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Malorees Junior School is in Brent; for families living there:
Apply to Brent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Malorees Junior School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
219 pupils
240 places
21 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.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
22.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
219
Total Pupils
123
Boys
96
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
12.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,136
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,388
Per pupil
£1546k
Total funding
£82k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
12.2%
Persistent absence
237
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Malorees Junior School
What are SATs results like at Malorees Junior School?
Of the pupils at Malorees Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is Malorees Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Malorees Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2017, it was rated Good.
How close to Malorees Junior School do you need to live?
Brent published for September 2025 entry that the last place offered at Malorees Junior School under its "Feeder School" criterion went to a family 3695 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 Malorees Junior School?
Malorees Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at Malorees Junior School?
Classes at Malorees Junior School average 27.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Malorees Junior School?
Malorees Junior School has around 219 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Malorees Junior School?
5% of sessions were missed at Malorees Junior School in 2024/25. 12.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Malorees Junior School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Malorees Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Malorees Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Malorees Junior School: Club Excel @ Queens Park Community School (300m away, registered, not yet graded), DAREManor Activities Centre (310m away, registered, not yet graded) and Alghadeer (430m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Malorees Junior School?
Malorees Junior School is at Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7PB.
Source: Brent admissions booklet