Islamia Primary School
100%
Capacity
418
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Islamia Primary School
Islamia Primary School is a state-funded Muslim primary school serving the Brent community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 418 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Islamia Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alimuddin Shaikh, it falls under Brent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2347th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 52 in Brent.
Islamia Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 162 applications for 60 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 100 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 Islamia Primary School include Library, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Chess, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brent, Islamia 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Muslim |
| Address | 129 Salusbury Road, London, Brent, NW6 6PE |
| Headteacher | Alimuddin Shaikh |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 418 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.9% |
| School Capacity | 418 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2347th of 13,686
Nationally
513th of 1,592
In London
9th of 52
In Brent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
76%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
162
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
100 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
129 Salusbury Road, London
Brent, NW6 6PE
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