Preston Park Primary School, Wembley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Preston Park Primary creates a warm, inclusive environment where pupils enjoy school and feel safe. Teachers have good relationships with pupils and use technology effectively to enhance learning. The school successfully supports pupils from diverse backgrounds and those learning English as an additional language, helping them make good progress.
Key Strengths
- Good relationships between teachers and pupils create a positive learning environment
- Pupils from diverse backgrounds feel safe and interact well together
- Excellent use of technology across subjects, including tablets for all Key Stage 2 pupils
- Strong leadership recognised by the local authority for supporting other schools
- Good achievement and progress for most pupils, including those learning English as an additional language
Areas for Improvement
- Not all teachers have high enough expectations for work presentation and pupils responding to marked comments
- Teachers don't always use recent assessment information to set sufficiently challenging work
- Some pupils receiving additional funding in Years 3 and 4 are making slower progress in mathematics
- School development plans lack clear timeframes and success measures
- Attendance issues for some pupils in Year 1
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective; the school is inclusive and welcoming with pupils from a wide range of backgrounds feeling safe.
Preston Park Primary School is a good school that has maintained its Good rating since the previous inspection. Attainment at Key Stages 1 and 2 has risen, and Year 6 pupils have made rapid progress for several years.
At a Glance
19.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Not Applicable
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 70%. Maths has remained stable at around 75%. Writing has declined from 87% to 83%.
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
27.6
Infant (KS1)
26.4
KS2
19
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
616 pupils
796 capacity
180 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wembley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wembley
Admissions Demand - Brent
Places available
3,931
Applications
3,247
Got 1st preference
85.9%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Primary admissions across Brent (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.78206%
Overall absence
5.75397%
Persistent absence
504
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Preston Park Primary School
Ashley College
Preston Manor School
Wembley High Technology College
St Gregory's Catholic Science College
Ark Academy
Claremont High School
JFS
Michaela Community School
Pathways School
Lycee International de Londres
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.