Weald Rise Primary School, Harrow
Weald Rise Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Harrow. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 28 schools in Harrow with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was 40% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Harrow (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Weald Rise Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Weald Rise Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 85% in Harrow and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 70% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Weald Rise Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Weald Rise Primary School as their first choice and 78 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Weald Rise Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Weald Rise Primary School are Hujjat Primary School (0.5 miles, Good); Belmont School (0.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 68% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 95% maths); and Cedars Manor School (0.9 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths).
Weald Rise Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Hujjat Primary SchoolBelmont SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCedars Manor School
Who goes there
77.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (46%), Black (12%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 35 pupils (9.7%) received SEN support and 6 (1.7%) 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 railway station is Harrow & Wealdstone Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Laurel Park, 110 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Weald Rise Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Weald Rise Primary School are The Sacred Heart Language College (0.6 miles), Salvatorian Roman Catholic College (0.6 miles), Bentley Wood High School (0.7 miles) and Whitefriars School (0.8 miles).
The Sacred Heart Language CollegeSalvatorian Roman Catholic CollegeBentley Wood 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 agoThis judgement is from January 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Weald Rise is an inclusive school where your child will be welcomed and well cared for. Staff have high expectations and teach pupils to work hard, be kind, and support each other. The school prioritises reading from the earliest stages and provides strong support for children learning English, ensuring all pupils can access the full curriculum.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and pupil conduct that supports effective learning in class
- Strong inclusive culture where all pupils, including those new to English, receive tailored support
- Well-sequenced curriculum with particular strengths in mathematics and early reading
- High priority given to reading with a structured phonics programme and strong reading culture
- Caring school community where pupils support each other, with rare bullying incidents
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design in a few subjects is at an earlier stage of development, meaning pupils' knowledge is not as embedded as in other areas
- Some inconsistencies in staff pronunciation of letter sounds during phonics sessions, which can hinder pupil learning
- Need to continue refining curriculum areas like geography to ensure pupils develop detailed knowledge and subject-specific skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff receiving regular training to identify at-risk pupils and leaders following up concerns quickly while working closely with other agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Cricket, art, drama, Minecraft club, trips to local places of worship, Commonwealth countries focus, enterprise day, visits from professionals (e.g. radiologist), reading sessions with older and younger pupils
Weald Rise Primary School continues to be a good school with an inclusive learning community where pupils from diverse backgrounds thrive. Pupils enjoy school, behave exceptionally well, and benefit from a well-planned curriculum with a strong focus on reading.
At a Glance
26.9%
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 70% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 79% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 72% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.6
Avg class size
22.6
Infant (KS1)
24.2
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Weald Rise Primary School
Before and after school care
Weald Rise Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Harrow
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Weald Rise Primary School.
- Buzykidz LimitedAt the school · Not yet graded
- ClubsComplete at Hujjat Primary School780m away · Not yet graded
- Be Active Sports and Clubs Childcare900m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Weald Rise 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Weald Rise Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Weald Rise 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
- 19
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 16 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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.
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Your chances of a place at Weald Rise Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
40%
Available places
347 pupils
865 places
518 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 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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
11.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
361
Total Pupils
176
Boys
185
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,082
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,554
Per pupil
£2594k
Total funding
£139k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
17.5%
Persistent absence
361
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 Weald Rise Primary School
What are SATs results like at Weald Rise Primary School?
Of the pupils at Weald Rise Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Weald Rise Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Weald Rise Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Weald Rise Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Weald Rise Primary School is oversubscribed, Harrow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Weald Rise Primary School?
Weald Rise Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 40% of its 865 places.
How big are the classes at Weald Rise Primary School?
Classes at Weald Rise Primary School average 22.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Weald Rise Primary School?
Weald Rise Primary School has around 361 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Weald Rise Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Weald Rise Primary School in 2024/25. 17.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Weald Rise Primary School?
Apply through Harrow's coordinated admissions process, naming Weald Rise 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 Weald Rise Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Weald Rise Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Buzykidz Limited (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre.
What are Weald Rise Primary School's term dates?
Weald Rise 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 Weald Rise Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 16 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Weald Rise Primary School?
Weald Rise Primary School is at Robin Hood Drive, Harrow Weald, Harrow, HA3 7DH.
Sources: Harrow term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)