Wykeham Primary School, London
Wykeham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 755th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- 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 Brent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Wykeham Primary School in detail
Wykeham Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our school is named after William of Wykeham who once owned the land on which the building now stands. William of Wykeham was born in Wykeham near Southampton in 1324, the son of a yeoman. For twenty years of his career he served as a civil servant, and then entered the royal service."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include swimming and eco club.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Wykeham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Brent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 75% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Wykeham Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Wykeham Primary School as their first choice and 111 named it as one of their preferences, for 54 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 Wykeham Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wykeham Primary School are St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); Northview Junior and Infant School (0.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 75% maths); and Chalkhill Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths).
Wykeham Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary SchoolBraintcroft E-ACT Primary AcademyNorthview Junior and Infant SchoolChalkhill Primary School
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wykeham Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).
Who goes there
73.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (25%), Asian (25%) and Black (17%).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Neasden Underground Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Neasden Underpass / North Circular Road (->n), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wykeham Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Wykeham Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Wykeham Primary School are E-ACT Crest Academy (0.6 miles), Menorah High School for Girls (0.6 miles), North Brent School (0.9 miles) and Michaela Community School (1 mile).
E-ACT Crest AcademyMenorah High School for GirlsNorth Brent SchoolMichaela Community School
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 March 2015, 11 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
Wykeham Primary School creates a genuinely welcoming place where your child will feel safe, happy and supported by caring staff. The school has high expectations for all learners, with particular strength in supporting children with additional needs. Your child will experience a broad curriculum with excellent enrichment opportunities and grow with strong values around respect, tolerance and kindness.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported with strong behaviour and high attendance rates
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who achieve strongly and receive targeted help
- High-quality reading curriculum with regular assessments to identify pupils needing support
- Strong personal development programme including visits, residentials and after-school activities
- Warm, positive school community where pupils are confident to share worries with staff
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of phonics and writing means some pupils lack confidence in letter formation and reading fluency
- Curriculum in some subjects is not fully embedded, preventing pupils from developing deep understanding
- Safeguarding record-keeping has weaknesses with some staff unclear about reporting procedures and records not easily accessible
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with rigorous recruitment processes and pupils learning age-appropriate online safety, though record-keeping systems need improvement.
Extracurricular Activities
School council roles, eco-warriors, buddy schemes, canoeing trips to local reservoir, Houses of Parliament visits, citizenship workshops, after-school activities
Wykeham Primary School provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where pupils feel happy and safe with warm relationships between staff, pupils and families. The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum with high expectations for all pupils, though some inconsistencies remain in how certain subjects are taught.
At a Glance
28.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 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 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 82% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
30.2
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Wykeham Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wykeham Primary School.
- Kidzplay-Afterschool990m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Wykeham 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
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wykeham Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wykeham 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
- 190
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 190 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 14 serious and 175 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
32 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Wykeham Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
419 pupils
509 places
90 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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
87
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
22.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
449
Total Pupils
237
Boys
212
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
21.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£43,980
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,357
Per pupil
£2946k
Total funding
£162k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
10.3%
Persistent absence
369
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 Wykeham Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wykeham Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wykeham Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is Wykeham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wykeham Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Wykeham Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wykeham 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 Wykeham Primary School?
Wykeham Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 509 places.
How big are the classes at Wykeham Primary School?
Classes at Wykeham Primary School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Wykeham Primary School?
Wykeham Primary School has around 449 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wykeham Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Wykeham Primary School in 2024/25. 10.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wykeham Primary School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Wykeham 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 Wykeham Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Wykeham Primary School: Kidzplay-Afterschool (990m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Wykeham Primary School's term dates?
Wykeham 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 Wykeham Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 190 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 14 serious and 175 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 32 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 Wykeham Primary School?
Wykeham Primary School is at Aboyne Road, London, NW10 0EX.
Sources: Brent term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)