Elsley Primary School
96%
Capacity
808
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Elsley Primary School
Elsley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Brent community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 808 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 840 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Elsley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Raphael Moss, it falls under Brent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13039th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 52 in Brent.
Elsley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 152 applications for 50 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
Elsley Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Elsley Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Netball, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Book Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brent, Elsley Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Tokyngton Avenue, Wembley, Brent, HA9 6HT |
| Headteacher | Raphael Moss |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 808 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.1% |
| School Capacity | 808 / 840 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 May 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (34%)
13039th of 13,686
Nationally
1576th of 1,592
In London
51st of 52
In Brent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
34%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
34%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
152
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tokyngton Avenue, Wembley
Brent, HA9 6HT
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