Malorees Junior School

About Malorees Junior School

Malorees Junior School in Brent has a strong parent vote of confidence, with 63% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it 31st out of 52 primary schools in the local authority. The school is oversubscribed, with 219 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, suggesting it is a popular choice among local families. The most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022 confirmed the school remains Good, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2015. Leadership and management were also judged Good, and the ungraded inspection noted the school has maintained its standard. For parents weighing up options, this trajectory of improvement and steady demand is a reassuring signal that the school is heading in the right direction.

Academically, Malorees delivers solid results that sit close to the Brent average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, just below the local authority average of 65%. Reading is a particular strength, with 83% of pupils achieving the expected standard and 48% reaching the higher standard. Maths scores are also respectable, with an average scaled score of 104 and 74% meeting expectations. Writing lags a little, with 76% at expected and only 13% at the higher level. Nationally, the school ranks in the 49th percentile, placing it in the middle of the pack across England. While it is not among Brent’s top performers — East Lane Primary School and St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School lead the LA rankings — Malorees offers a consistent, broadly average academic profile that will suit families looking for a dependable local option.

The school’s facilities are generous for a junior school, including a library, ICT suite, sports hall, playing fields, art studios and a forest school. Sports provision is wide, with football, cricket, netball, swimming, athletics, dance and cross country on offer. Clubs include coding, book club and gardening, giving pupils a chance to explore interests beyond the classroom. SEND support is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and profound learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. With no religious character and a mixed intake, Malorees serves a diverse community — 24.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average. For families in Brent seeking a well-equipped, improving junior school with strong SEND provision and a broad extracurricular offer, Malorees is a solid, grounded choice.

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