Salusbury Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has successfully raised expectations and created an atmosphere of ambition where pupils feel challenged and engaged. Teaching has improved significantly with better planning, clearer learning targets, and more opportunities for pupils to work together and develop their communication skills. Pupils receive regular feedback on their work and are making good progress, with particular improvements in reading and mathematics.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' progress is now closely monitored with swift intervention when needed -
- Year 2 pupils making particularly rapid progress with fine-tuned lessons and independent learning -
- Teaching quality has improved with consistent lesson planning, clear learning intentions, and effective use of success criteria -
- Marking is up to date and pupils respond well to feedback for improvement -
- Strong behaviour, attendance and a sense of safety across the school
Areas for Improvement
- Progress in writing remains weaker than in reading or mathematics -
- Teaching of phonics (letters and sounds) remains weak in some classes -
- Occasional inconsistency in lesson pace when pupils haven't grasped concepts or when reviewing material they already know -
- Some lessons still have teachers talking for too long
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with pupils reporting feeling safe and happy at school, clear rules that are consistently applied, and strong relationships between all members of the school community.
Extracurricular Activities
Special events and trips, school council, playground friend roles
Salusbury Primary School is making good progress since being placed in special measures in February 2012. The school has significantly improved teaching quality, pupil progress, and raised expectations across the school.
At a Glance
18.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
204 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80%. Maths has improved from 82% to 86%. Writing has remained stable at around 76%.
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
28.7
KS2
22
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
626 pupils
680 capacity
54 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
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(11)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.01479%
Overall absence
14.04806%
Persistent absence
541
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Salusbury Primary School
Islamia School for Girls'
Al-Zahra School
Al-Sadiq School
Brondesbury College London
The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Maida Vale School
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
The Avenue School
Queens Park Community School
The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School
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