North West London Jewish Day School
75%
Capacity
202
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About North West London Jewish Day School
North West London Jewish Day School is a state-funded Jewish primary school serving the Brent community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated North West London Jewish Day School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Judith Caplan, it falls under Brent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1096th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 52 in Brent.
North West London Jewish Day School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 29 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 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 North West London Jewish Day School include Art Studios, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brent, North West London Jewish Day 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 | Jewish |
| Address | 180 Willesden Lane, London, Brent, NW6 7PP |
| Headteacher | Judith Caplan |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.5% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 270 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1096th of 13,686
Nationally
278th of 1,592
In London
7th of 52
In Brent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
82%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
180 Willesden Lane, London
Brent, NW6 7PP
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