Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery

About Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery

Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery sits in a tricky spot when you compare its headline Key Stage 2 results against the Harrow local authority average. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 60%, which is a fair bit below the LA average of 72%. That gap of 12 percentage points is significant and places the school 35th out of 41 primary schools in Harrow, putting it in the bottom half of the borough. The picture is mixed when you dig into individual subjects: 81% of pupils hit the expected standard in maths, which is solid, but reading (66%) and writing (75%) lag behind. On the higher standard, just 6% achieved the top grade across all three subjects, and the school ranks 36th out of 38 in the LA on that measure. So while Elmgrove isn't struggling across the board, its combined outcomes are notably weaker than what most Harrow primaries deliver.

That said, the school's Ofsted rating tells a more reassuring story. In its most recent inspection in September 2023, Elmgrove was judged Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision all scored a 2. This is consistent with its previous inspection in 2012, which also rated overall effectiveness as Good. So while the exam results are below the LA average, inspectors clearly see a school that is doing a decent job day-to-day. The average scores in maths (105) and reading (104) are both above the national benchmark of 100, which suggests pupils are making progress in line with or slightly above expectations, even if the combined headline figure looks weaker. It's worth noting that the school has no Progress 8 data available, so it's hard to say exactly how much value it adds compared with other schools in similar contexts.

Elmgrove is a large primary with 802 pupils on roll, operating close to its capacity of 870, and it includes a nursery for children aged three and up. It was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 217 applications for 107 places and 78 first-preference offers — a ratio of just over two applicants per place, so competition is moderate. The school has a broad range of SEND provisions, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, plus a resourced provision. Facilities include a library, sensory room, outdoor playground and even a chapel, and there's a decent selection of clubs from coding and chess to gardening and eco club. For families who prioritise a Good Ofsted rating and a supportive environment over top-tier exam results, Elmgrove is a solid, well-subscribed option in Harrow — just be aware that the academic outcomes are below the local norm.

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