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Furness Primary School
Furness Road, Harlesden, London, NW10 5YT, Brent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.5 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
343
Capacity
545
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 90% nationally. However, it faces challenges in achieving higher standards, with no pupils reaching the higher benchmark in KS2 assessments. The school serves a diverse community, accommodating 343 pupils aged 3 to 11, and while the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 25% of schools, parents may want to consider the overall academic growth opportunities available.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Other37.3%
Black African27.1%
White Other6.7%
Asian Other5.5%
Black Caribbean5.2%
Mixed W+B African4.4%
White British3.5%
Black Other2.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.53377, -0.23879 · NW10 5YT
School details
Local authorityBrent
RegionLondon
URN142703
School typeAcademy converter
Websitefurnessprimaryschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Furness Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Furness Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2021.
Is Furness Primary School a good school?
Furness Primary School scores 24.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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