Wembley Primary School, Wembley
Wembley Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wembley. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 15 schools in Wembley with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- 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 Brent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wembley Primary School in detail
Wembley Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Wembley Primary School is one of the largest primary schools in Brent, situated within a 10 minute walking distance of the famous landmark, Wembley Stadium, and just a 20 minutes train ride away from the heart of London."
From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to Wembley Primary School. I am delighted to be the headteacher of such a vibrant, exciting school. At Wembley Primary School we ensure that we provide a safe environment where children can enjoy learning and achieve high standards. We are ambitious for our children."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, choir and cooking.
Coming up: an admissions event on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Wembley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Brent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 84% in maths).
Getting a place at Wembley Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 76 families put Wembley Primary School as their first choice and 362 named it as one of their preferences, for 116 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 Wembley Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wembley Primary School are Park Lane Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 91% maths); East Lane Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 98% reading, 91% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 97% reading, 97% maths); and Preston Park Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 75% maths).
Wembley Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Park Lane Primary SchoolEast Lane Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Junior SchoolPreston Park Primary School
What parents say
72 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wembley Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 81% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (81%).
Who goes there
88.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (39%), other ethnic groups (23%) and Black (13%).
In 2026, 76 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 44 (5.3%) 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 North Wembley Underground Station, about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wembley Hill Road North Wembley, 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Wembley Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Wembley Primary School are Preston Manor School (0.4 miles), Michaela Community School (0.6 miles), Ark Academy (0.6 miles) and Ark Elvin Academy (0.7 miles).
Preston Manor SchoolMichaela Community SchoolArk AcademyArk Elvin Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Wembley Primary School excels at creating a safe, happy environment where children thrive academically and socially. Your child will benefit from outstanding behaviour standards, exceptional teaching of reading from the start of school, and a rich curriculum that celebrates diversity. The school also provides excellent support for children with additional needs through well-trained staff and strong partnerships with external services.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils are courteous, well-mannered and rarely disrupt lessons
- Strong reading programme with well-matched books and effective support for pupils who fall behind
- Excellent early years provision with focus on creativity, language and story-based learning
- Good support for pupils with SEND through adapted activities and external partnerships
- Broad curriculum that builds understanding progressively over time, with regular enrichment visits
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils lack secure understanding of key concepts in subjects like PSHE before moving to new content
- Need for consistent staff training to help teachers adapt teaching based on pupils' developing understanding across all curriculum subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place and strong positive culture around child protection.
Extracurricular Activities
Bollywood club, film making, football, school council, Year 6 ambassadors, well-being wizards, breakfast club, after-school club, regular educational visits and trips
Wembley Primary School is a welcoming and safe school where pupils are happy and behave exceptionally well. The school provides a broad curriculum with strong emphasis on reading and early years provision.
At a Glance
26.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
72 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
28
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Wembley Primary School
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Social & online
Keep up with Wembley Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wembley Primary School.
- Children Making A Change LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
- Angels After School Club490m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Wembley Primary 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
Check free transport to Wembley Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wembley Primary School is in Brent; for families living there:
Apply to Brent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 61
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 61 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 51 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 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 Wembley Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
833 pupils
840 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wembley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wembley
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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
76
SEN Support
44
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
824
Total Pupils
429
Boys
395
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
39
Teachers
21.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,322
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,088
Per pupil
£5528k
Total funding
£300k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
14.8%
Persistent absence
749
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 Wembley Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wembley Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wembley Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Wembley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wembley Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Wembley Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wembley Primary 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 Wembley Primary School?
Wembley Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Wembley Primary School?
Classes at Wembley Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Wembley Primary School?
Wembley Primary School has around 824 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wembley Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Wembley Primary School in 2024/25. 14.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wembley Primary School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Wembley 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 Wembley Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Children Making A Change Ltd (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Wembley Primary School's term dates?
Wembley Primary 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).
How many road collisions happen near Wembley Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 61 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 51 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wembley Primary School?
Wembley Primary School is at East Lane, Wembley, HA9 7NW.
Sources: Brent term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)