Lyon Park Primary School
98%
Capacity
901
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Lyon Park Primary School
Lyon Park Primary School sits in a tricky spot when you compare its headline metrics against the Brent local authority average for primary schools. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at Key Stage 2 is 65%, but Lyon Park’s figure is 48% — a gap of 17 percentage points. That places the school 43rd out of 52 primaries in Brent, in the bottom half of the borough. Its national percentile ranking of 81st means it’s performing below most schools across England on this measure. However, the school is large — 901 pupils against a capacity of 920 — and oversubscribed, with 130 applications for 97 places in 2025/26, suggesting local demand remains strong despite the middling headline results.
Digging into the KS2 data, the picture is mixed. In maths, 65% of pupils hit the expected standard, exactly matching the LA average, and the average score of 103 is solid. Reading is weaker, with only 50% reaching the expected level and an average score of 100. Writing fares better, with 74% meeting expectations. At the higher standard, just 6% of pupils achieved the top grade across all three subjects, and only 9% did so in reading. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022 rated it Good overall, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. All five graded areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — were judged Good, with early years holding steady at Good after being graded 2 (Good) previously.
Lyon Park is a community-focused primary with a nursery, offering a broad set of facilities including a forest school, sports hall, art studios, music rooms and even a chapel. Its SEND provisions cover six areas, from dyslexia and autism to speech and language needs, which will appeal to families looking for inclusive support. The school runs clubs like science, eco, gardening, film and book club, and sports include swimming, netball and athletics. Oversubscription is moderate — 1.34 applicants per place — and 84 of the 97 places went to first-preference families. For parents weighing up options in Brent, Lyon Park offers a large, well-resourced setting with improving Ofsted grades, but the KS2 outcomes suggest it’s not a top academic performer locally. It may suit families who value the forest school, strong SEND support and a busy, inclusive atmosphere over league-table results.
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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: lyonparkprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian84.9%
- White (other)4.1%
- Mixed2.2%
- Black0.6%
- White British0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lyon Park Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Contact Information
Vincent Road, Wembley
Brent, HA0 4HH
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
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