The Kilburn Park School Foundation

About The Kilburn Park School Foundation

The Kilburn Park School Foundation, a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Brent, presents a mixed picture when compared against the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. The LA average for pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 65%, but at this school the figure sits at 59%. That is a noticeable gap of six percentage points, placing the school in the bottom half of Brent’s 52 primaries, ranked 36th. However, the story is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. In maths, 88% of pupils met the expected standard, well above the national average, and the average maths score of 108 is strong. Reading also holds up well, with 82% reaching the expected level and an average score of 107. The real drag comes from writing, where only 59% met the expected standard, matching the combined figure. So while the headline metric lags behind Brent’s average, the school is clearly delivering solid results in maths and reading.

Academically, the school’s performance is a tale of two subjects. The proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading and maths is identical at 29%, which is respectable, but the higher standard in writing drops to just 12%, and the same low figure applies to the combined reading, writing and maths measure. This suggests that writing is the key area where the school needs to focus. In its most recent graded inspection in 2019, Ofsted rated the school Good overall, with Outstanding for behaviour and attitudes. The ungraded inspection in April 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained, and the school continues to hold Good ratings for quality of education, personal development, and leadership and management. With only 62 pupils on a capacity of 240, the school is significantly undersubscribed, which may reflect its position in the local rankings. For parents, the data suggests a school that is strong in core numeracy and reading but has room to improve in writing outcomes.

The school is a small, mixed junior school with no nursery or sixth form, and it serves a community where 40.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Facilities include a library, ICT suite, sensory room, art studios and music rooms, and the sports offering is broad with football, netball, swimming, tennis and dance among the options. Clubs are limited to gardening, choir and art club. The school’s SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs, which is a useful range for families with children requiring additional support. Given the low pupil numbers relative to capacity, this is not an oversubscribed school, so admission is likely straightforward. It will suit families who prioritise a small, community-focused setting with strong maths and reading outcomes, and who are comfortable with the school’s current writing results and its position in the local league table.

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