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St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School

Brent, NW9 8YDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
69 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#437 of 13,686 nationally

About St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School

St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School in Brent is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers tell a clear story. The school has 452 pupils on roll, which is 32 over its stated capacity of 420, and it was oversubscribed for Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round. With 136 applications for 60 places, the oversubscription ratio sits at 2.27, and of the 69 first-preference applications, 59 received offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools. As a Roman Catholic school, its intake is shaped by its faith designation, and the school also offers nursery provision for children from age three. The headteacher is Honor Beck, who leads a mixed-gender primary school that has clearly built a strong local reputation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSlough Lane, London, Brent, NW9 8YD
HeadteacherHonor Beck
Local AuthorityBrent
Number of Pupils452
Free School Meals (FSM)8.8%
School Capacity452 / 420 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallSports HallForest SchoolMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsNetballCricketSwimmingFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubChoirScience ClubArt ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:15

Source: robsouth.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.