Salusbury Primary School

About Salusbury Primary School

Salusbury Primary School in Brent holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, but the detail tells a more nuanced story. Inspectors awarded Outstanding marks for personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, while quality of education and early years provision were both rated Good. On the key academic measure for primary schools, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year. That puts the school comfortably above the Brent local authority average of 65%, and ranks it 23rd out of 52 primary schools in the borough. The school also achieved a national ranking in the top 50% of all primary schools on this metric, sitting at the 33rd percentile nationally. For parents focused on academic outcomes, the data suggests a solidly performing school that is delivering above the local norm.

Digging deeper into the exam results, the school's strengths are clearest in maths. 82% of pupils reached the expected standard in maths, with an average scaled score of 107, and 37% achieved the higher standard. Reading was similarly strong, with 83% at expected and an average score of 107, though the proportion reaching the higher standard dropped to 33%. Writing was the weakest area, with 76% at expected and just 13% at the higher level. Only 10% of pupils hit the higher standard across all three subjects combined. The school's Progress 8 scores are not available, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points. However, the Ofsted inspection noted that early years provision was Good, which suggests a solid foundation. The parent view survey, based on 204 responses, was overwhelmingly positive, with 98% of parents saying they would recommend the school and 85% strongly agreeing that their child is happy there.

Salusbury is a large primary school with 652 pupils on roll, operating close to its capacity of 680. It is heavily oversubscribed, receiving 324 applications for 90 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, a ratio of 3.6 applications per place. 78 of those offers went to first-preference applicants, so getting a place is competitive. The school has a nursery provision for children aged three and above. Facilities include a gymnasium, music rooms, an ICT suite, a library and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, cricket, cross country and swimming, and there are clubs for drama, gardening and eco activities. The school lists a wide range of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, speech and language issues, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average. This is a school that suits families who value strong behaviour and personal development alongside solid academic results, and who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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