Park Lane Primary School

A good community school school in Brent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Park Lane Primary School.

Wembley, HA97RY Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 October 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Lane
Wembley, HA97RY
Phone
2089025006
Website
parklane.brent.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101509
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Park Lane, Wembley, HA9 7RY
Website
https://www.parklane.brent.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
470
Free School Meals
22.9% (108 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
74.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.8 (5.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
470 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Lifelong Learning Together"

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

We are a vibrant multi-cultural community school.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Park Lane Primary School. We are a vibrant multi-cultural community school where staff, parents and governors work together to ensure that children develop as independent, lifelong learners ready to face the challenges of the future.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debate Club Cookie's Cooking Club

Sports

Rounders Cricket Netball Football Gymnastics Dance

Facilities

Large Hall - Capacity up to 150 seated Small Hall - Capacity up to 50 seated Playgrounds Classrooms Toilets Car Park - Capacity up to 40 Fire Extinguishers First Aid Facilities

Curriculum Highlights

English: Detailed reading scheme (Badger Guided Reading) with Reading Volunteers; emphasis on reading for meaning and comprehension; weekly Big Writing. Mathematics: Maths taught with real-life application; Number Day and Maths Week; focus on problem solving; students encouraged to discover their own methods. Geography: Focus on local community and wider world; use of maps, globes, atlases and ICT; residential trips to Gordon Brown Outdoor Centre and PGL for some year groups. History: Learning includes visits to Hampton Court Palace, the RAF Museum and the V&A Museum; use artefacts, photographs, books and ICT. Art & DT: Art integrated through thematic curriculum; celebrating student work on display boards; visits to galleries; working with visiting artists. Modern Foreign Language: Spanish is core language; KS1 focuses on listening and speaking; KS2 develops reading and writing; intercultural understanding. Music: Music is an important part of the curriculum with singing, composing, and performing; visiting musicians and music workshops. Physical Education: PE promotes healthy lifestyles; Year 4 swimming lessons at Vale Farm Leisure Centre; after-school activities include gymnastics, dance, football, cricket and netball; summer Sports Afternoon.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

The school follows Brent Council admissions procedures. Applications should be made via Brent Council. Brent Council Admission Arrangements 2023/24.

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