Mount Stewart Junior School has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Mount Stewart Junior School.
Mount Stewart Junior School, Harrow
Mount Stewart Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Harrow. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 28 schools in Harrow with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Capacity
- 92% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Mount Stewart Junior School in detail
Mount Stewart Junior School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Mount Stewart Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Brent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 77% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Mount Stewart Junior School
Across Brent, 88% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Brent lodged 21 appeals against primary school offers; 21 reached a hearing and none succeeded.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Mount Stewart Junior School are Mount Stewart Junior School (under 0.1 miles); Mount Stewart Infant School (under 0.1 miles); Mount Stewart Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); and Uxendon Manor Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 92% reading, 94% maths).
Mount Stewart Junior SchoolMount Stewart Infant SchoolMount Stewart Infant SchoolUxendon Manor Primary School
Who goes there
11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 48.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (55%), Mixed (13%) and other ethnic groups (11%).
In 2026, 41 pupils (11.7%) received SEN support and 10 (2.9%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Preston Road Underground Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Draycott Avenue/ Woodcock Hill (->n), 380 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 236 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Brent (744).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Mount Stewart Junior School issued 1 suspension, 0.3 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Mount Stewart is a warm, family-focused school where children feel safe, valued and proud to belong. Pupils develop strong character and independence through extensive leadership opportunities and a rich range of activities, while benefiting from high-quality teaching in a carefully planned curriculum that meets the needs of all learners, including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning with high levels of respect and kindness
- Outstanding personal development programme covering sensitive topics, outdoor activities, and residential trips to France
- Ambitious curriculum with careful sequencing that builds knowledge step by step, including excellent support for pupils with SEND
- Strong emphasis on reading throughout the school with structured phonics teaching and exposure to diverse texts
- Robust systems for attendance and pupil welfare with close partnerships between school, parents and community
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' checks on pupil understanding do not always identify when pupils have not fully grasped knowledge, meaning some pupils do not develop deeper understanding and cannot apply learning in different contexts
- Need for more consistent training and expertise to ensure the ambitious curriculum is delivered effectively across all classes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating a positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, choir, robotics, football, student council, reading champion roles, subject ambassador roles, outdoor activity centres, residential trips to France
Mount Stewart Junior School is a good school where pupils flourish in a nurturing and supportive environment. The school has high expectations for all pupils and delivers a broad, well-sequenced curriculum that prepares children well for their next stage of education.
At a Glance
11.1%
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 improved from 77% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 72% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.2
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Mount Stewart Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Mount Stewart Junior School.
- Fun Fest Uxendon620m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Mount Stewart Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Brent. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Monday 26 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Mount Stewart 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
356 pupils
385 places
29 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Harrow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Harrow
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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
14.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
350
Total Pupils
167
Boys
183
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
19.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,954
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,775
Per pupil
£2177k
Total funding
£52k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
14.9%
Persistent absence
382
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Mount Stewart Junior School
What are SATs results like at Mount Stewart Junior School?
Of the pupils at Mount Stewart Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is Mount Stewart Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Mount Stewart Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2012 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Mount Stewart Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Mount Stewart Junior School is oversubscribed, Brent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Mount Stewart Junior School?
Mount Stewart Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 385 places.
How big are the classes at Mount Stewart Junior School?
Classes at Mount Stewart Junior School average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Mount Stewart Junior School?
Mount Stewart Junior School has around 350 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Mount Stewart Junior School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Mount Stewart Junior School in 2024/25. 14.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Mount Stewart Junior School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Mount Stewart 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 Mount Stewart Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Mount Stewart Junior School: Fun Fest Uxendon (620m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Mount Stewart Junior School's term dates?
Mount Stewart Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Brent. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Monday 26 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
Where is Mount Stewart Junior School?
Mount Stewart Junior School is at Carlisle Gardens, Mount Stewart Avenue, Harrow, HA3 0JX.
Source: Brent term dates