Pinner Park Primary School, Pinner
Pinner Park Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Pinner. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 7 schools in Pinner with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Harrow (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Pinner Park Primary School in detail
Pinner Park Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5.00 per session.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Pinner Park Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 85% in Harrow and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 88% in maths).
Getting a place at Pinner Park Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 82 families put Pinner Park Primary School as their first choice and 324 named it as one of their preferences, for 119 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Pinner Park Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Pinner Park Primary School are St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (0.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 88% maths); Cedars Manor School (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths); St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 92% maths); and Marlborough Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 83% maths).
Pinner Park Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and NurseryCedars Manor SchoolSt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolMarlborough Primary School
Who goes there
13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 52.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (65%), Mixed (9%) and other ethnic groups (7%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Headstone Lane Station, about 620 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pinner Park Avenue Headstone (->n), 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Pinner Park Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Pinner Park Primary School are Nower Hill High School (0.5 miles), Harrow Collegiate (0.6 miles), Hatch End High School (0.6 miles) and Whitefriars School (0.8 miles).
Nower Hill High SchoolHarrow CollegiateHatch End High SchoolWhitefriars School
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Pinner Park is a caring school where children are happy and enjoy learning. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use practical, engaging activities to help pupils understand concepts. The school is particularly strong in reading, with a focus on phonics from when children first join, and all pupils are given support tailored to their needs.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional focus on developing pupils' character and personal development woven through the whole curriculum
- Strong phonics programme with regular assessment and targeted support to help all children learn to read
- Well-trained staff providing high-quality support for pupils with SEND
- Ambitious, broad curriculum designed for all pupils, with high achievement in English and mathematics
- Excellent enrichment activities including outdoor learning, music, sports and art competitions
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack clearly identified core knowledge that pupils need to learn and remember
- Curriculum in some wider subjects not focused enough on the most important knowledge pupils need to acquire
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place that prioritise pupils' wellbeing and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor wooded area activities, music provision, sports clubs, music festivals, sports competitions, breakfast club, after-school club
Pinner Park Primary School is a good school with an outstanding approach to personal development. Leaders have created a warm, welcoming community with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
13.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 85% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 85% to 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
28
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Pinner Park Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Pinner Park Primary School.
- Stomp Dance and Sports Holiday Camp840m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Pinner Park Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Harrow. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 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 Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Pinner Park Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Pinner Park Primary School is in Harrow; for families living there:
Apply to Harrow for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
826 pupils
840 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Pinner
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Pinner
Across Harrow council
Places available
3,090
Applications
2,650
Got 1st preference
86.6%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Harrow council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
130
SEN Support
44
EHC Plans
20.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
858
Total Pupils
453
Boys
405
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
49
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,398
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,256
Per pupil
£4713k
Total funding
£133k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
10.1%
Persistent absence
760
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Pinner Park Primary School
What are SATs results like at Pinner Park Primary School?
Of the pupils at Pinner Park Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Pinner Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pinner Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Outstanding.
How close to Pinner Park Primary School do you need to live?
Harrow published that the last place offered at Pinner Park Primary School under its "Distance criterion" criterion went to a family 0.858 miles 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 Pinner Park Primary School?
Pinner Park Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Pinner Park Primary School?
Classes at Pinner Park Primary School average 29 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Pinner Park Primary School?
Pinner Park Primary School has around 858 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Pinner Park Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Pinner Park Primary School in 2024/25. 10.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Pinner Park Primary School?
Apply through Harrow's coordinated admissions process, naming Pinner Park Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Pinner Park Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Pinner Park Primary School: Stomp Dance and Sports Holiday Camp (840m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Pinner Park Primary School's term dates?
Pinner Park Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Harrow. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 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 Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Pinner Park Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Harrow is 37 (the median across 78 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Pinner Park Primary School?
Pinner Park Primary School is at Melbourne Avenue, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 5TL.
Sources: Harrow admissions booklet; Harrow term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)