St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Brent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School.

London, NW98YD Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

79

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
74.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 88.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
4 June 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Slough Lane
Kingsbury
London, NW98YD

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101543
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Slough Lane, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8YD
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
453
Free School Meals
11.0% (50 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
88.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
88.0 (+29.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.5 (11.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 107.0
2023 109.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
453 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Following Jesus' footsteps, and inspired by St Robert Southwell, we work hard, aim high and treat everyone with honesty and gentleness."

Individual Liberty Belonging to a family and the family of the Church Responsibility as stewards of the Earth Mutual Respect The Rule of Law The Mission of the Church Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

As a Catholic school in the Diocese of Westminster we maintain strong links with our local parish of SS Sebastian and Pancras. Patron Saint: Saint Robert Southwell, whose feast day is celebrated on 21st February. Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school's activity and the Catholic character of the school's education is fully supported by all families.

Head Teacher's Message

Every day in school is focused on learning and developing a love of learning. The school is a Catholic Primary School in the heart of Kingsbury, emphasising the importance of Jesus Christ in daily life.

Facilities

On-site school kitchen where meals are cooked fresh daily Nursery on site

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions for 2026: Published Admissions Number (PAN) 60; applications invited for September 2026 from families whose child is 4 years old between 01/09/2025 and 31/08/2026. Nursery admissions for September 2026: full and part time places for children aged 3 between 01/09/2025 and 31/08/2026. In-year admissions. Appeals: Independent Appeals Panel; appeals must be received within 20 school days of notification; waiting list kept open for at least one school year.

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