Marlborough Primary School, Harrow

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~464m)Possible (~663m)Unlikely (~862m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Claire Robinson-Jones
Pupils:651 / 712 capacity
LA:Harrow
Phone:02084273087
Address:Marlborough Hill, Harrow, HA1 1UJ
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:102186
UKPRN:10080048
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Harrow West
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Marlborough Primary creates a happy, respectful environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. The school has high expectations for all children, including those with SEND, and provides an ambitious curriculum supported by exceptional enrichment opportunities. Parents consistently praise the school using words like 'exceptional' and 'amazing', with many wishing it continued into secondary school.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional focus on personal development with wide range of leadership roles and well-being initiatives
  • Strong reading programme with consistent phonics teaching and comprehensive catch-up support
  • Excellent support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the same curriculum as peers
  • High staff morale and quality training provided to teachers
  • Well-established behaviour routines and strong family engagement on attendance

Areas for Improvement

  • In a few subjects, curriculum content has not been broken down into small enough steps, making it harder for pupils to learn and remember
  • Assessment in these subjects is less precise as a result of unclear curriculum goals

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe due to the school's kind environment and strong understanding of online safety.

Extracurricular Activities

Oxford University visits, National Poetry Day celebrations, library visits, breakfast club, after-school club, subject ambassador roles, mental health mascot roles, leadership opportunities

Marlborough Primary School is a joyful place with strong relationships and high expectations for all pupils. The school is rated Good overall, with Outstanding personal development provision.

At a Glance

17.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-8ppMaths+2ppWriting+3pp

Reading has declined from 85% to 77%. Maths has remained stable at around 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 72%.

Class Sizes

29.0

Avg class size

30.0

Infant (KS1)

28.7

KS2

4

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Harrow & Wealdstone Station (Entrance)
461m · 7 min walk
Harrow & Wealdstone Rail Station
492m · 8 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Harrow & Wealdstone Underground Station
457m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Cunningham Park (->N)
261m · 4 min walk
Hide Road (->S)
262m · 4 min walk
Harrow Crown Court (Stop S)
398m · 6 min walk
Headstone Drive (Stop W)
460m · 7 min walk
Harrow View (Stop P)
489m · 8 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

91%

Near capacity

651 pupils

712 capacity

61 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Harrow

Low pressure
New homes approved:2,530
Projected new pupils:633

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Harrow

Admissions Demand - Harrow

Low demand0.84x oversubscription

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(104)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.48181%

Overall absence

9.23345%

Persistent absence

574

Enrolments

Authorised3.43983%
Unauthorised1.04198%
Persistent (10%+)9.23345%
Severe (50%+)0.87108%

Absence trend

3.7662%
18/19
4.01078%
20/21
5.14651%
21/22
5.9575%
22/23
4.39205%
23/24
4.48181%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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