Lyon Park Primary School
98%
Capacity
901
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Lyon Park Primary School
Lyon Park 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 901 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 920 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lyon Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Talwinder Bhambra, it falls under Brent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11093rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 52 in Brent.
Lyon Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 130 applications for 97 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 84 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lyon Park Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Netball, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brent, Lyon Park 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 | Vincent Road, Wembley, Brent, HA0 4HH |
| Headteacher | Talwinder Bhambra |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 901 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.7% |
| School Capacity | 901 / 920 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11093rd of 13,686
Nationally
1485th of 1,592
In London
43rd of 52
In Brent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
48%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed97
130
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
84 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vincent Road, Wembley
Brent, HA0 4HH
Journey to School
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