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OutstandingMixedLast inspected 04/06/2019

St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Brent · NW9 8YD
Pupils
452
Capacity
420
FSM %
8.8%
EAL %
25%
KS2 R+W+M
77%
About this school

St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Brent, London (NW9 8YD). The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 452 pupils and a capacity of 420.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2019, St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils at St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 15% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 81%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a relatively low proportion of pupils (8.8%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 25% speak English as an additional language. Brent is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)77%
National average ~65%3-year average: 81%
Higher Standard
15%
Reading
90%
Maths
82%
Writing
85%
Grammar & Punctuation
83%
English as Additional Language
25%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
81%
Girls
71%
Gender gap: 10.0 percentage points — boys ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
50%
Non-disadvantaged
83%
Gap
-19pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughBrent
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterRoman Catholic
AddressSlough Lane, London, NW9 8YD
Telephone2082046148
URN101543
Area House Prices — Brent · 2024
Median price
£490k
Average price
£560k
Annual change
+1.5%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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