Furness Primary School
63%
Capacity
343
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Furness Primary School
Furness 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 343 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Furness Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Ansong, it falls under Brent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10507th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 52 in Brent.
Furness Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 39 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Furness Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Netball, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brent, Furness 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 | Furness Road, London, Brent, NW10 5YT |
| Headteacher | David Ansong |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 343 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.5% |
| School Capacity | 343 / 545 (63% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (51%)
10507th of 13,686
Nationally
1449th of 1,592
In London
42nd of 52
In Brent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
51%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
51%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
95
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Furness Road, London
Brent, NW10 5YT
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