SchoolScoresAnson Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Anson Road, London, NW2 4AB
020 8452 8552 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 April 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Brent comparisons use the 32 of its 59 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 27 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 83% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brent. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Brent figures pool parents at the Brent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
44 pupils in this year group.
68% — about the same as the Brent average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 69% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Brent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 55 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 168 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 59 state primary schools in Brent. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.2% | 25.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 59 state primary schools in Brent. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 59 state primary schools in Brent. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 59 state primary schools in Brent. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 72.1% | 66.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 28th lowest of 59 state primary schools in Brent. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 32nd lowest of 59 state primary schools in Brent. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 13.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 59 state primary schools in Brent. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 59 state primary schools in Brent. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 30th highest of 59 state primary schools in Brent. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 20th highest of 59 state primary schools in Brent. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 12.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 39th highest of 58 state primary schools in Brent. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 20.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Mora Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Gladstone Park Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Mulberry House School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Agnes' Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- North West London Jewish Day School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Anson Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Anson Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 April 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Anson Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Anson Primary School?
98% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Anson Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Anson Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Anson Primary School as their first choice for 55 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 47 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101495.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.