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North West London Jewish Day School

North West London Jewish Day School

Brent, NW6 7PPPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterJewish
Address180 Willesden Lane, London, Brent, NW6 7PP
HeadteacherJudith Caplan
Local AuthorityBrent
Number of Pupils202
Free School Meals (FSM)1.5%
School Capacity202 / 270 (75% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2022
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 10%

278th of 1,592

In London

Top 25%

7th of 52

In Brent

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

82%

Expected Standard

18%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 109
Expected:89%
Higher:57%
Writing
Expected:82%
Higher:29%
MathsAvg Score: 109
Expected:93%
Higher:50%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +8%

'22/23

74%

'23/24

82%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosPlaying FieldsICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsSwimmingNetballCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubCodingDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

29

Applications

67

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About North West London Jewish Day School

North West London Jewish Day School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02084593378www.nwljds.org.uk

180 Willesden Lane, London

Brent, NW6 7PP

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180 Willesden Lane, London

Brent, NW6 7PP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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