Krishna Avanti Primary School

About Krishna Avanti Primary School

Krishna Avanti Primary School in Harrow is a state-funded Hindu faith school that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local popularity. With 454 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating above its official number, and for the 2025/26 intake it received 249 applications for just 60 places, with 118 of those as first preferences. That works out to an oversubscription ratio of 4.15 applicants per place. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local average: just 3.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the Harrow primary average of around 14%. This demographic profile, combined with the high demand, suggests a school that has built a strong reputation among local families, particularly those seeking a Hindu ethos within the state system.

Academically, Krishna Avanti is the top-performing primary school in Harrow, ranked 1st out of 38 schools in the local authority. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Harrow LA average of 72%. The school also excels at the higher standard, with 18% of pupils achieving that across all three subjects. In maths, 57% of pupils reached the higher standard and the average scaled score was 111; in reading, 43% hit the higher standard with an average score of 109. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025 awarded Outstanding grades across the board for quality of education, early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. This is an upgrade from its previous Good rating in 2017, and the school is one of only 10 primaries in Harrow currently rated Outstanding.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, music rooms, art studios, an ICT suite, a sensory room, and a forest school area. Clubs include book club, chess and coding, and sports provision covers swimming, tennis, dance, netball and rounders. SEND support is in place for pupils with autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Parent views are very positive: 86% of the 72 respondents would recommend the school, and 95% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. With nursery provision from age 3 and a strong academic record, this school is particularly suited to families who value high attainment, a Hindu faith environment, and a school that is clearly in high demand — though securing a place will require a first-preference application.

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