Essendine Primary School
Essendine Road, London, W9 2LROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Essendine Primary School is a primary school in Westminster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 85 schools in Westminster. It ranks 8th of 30 primary schools in Westminster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2013, report published 21 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Pupils at Essendine are happy and confident. They enjoy positive and warm working relationships with staff and each other. Behaviour is highly positive because expectations are clear and consistently applied. Pupils are encouraged to support each other and to celebrate one another's differences. Pupils do not worry about bullying at this school because they trust teachers to deal with it should it happen. Staff manage any concerns swiftly and effectively. This means that pupils are kept safe and feel safe at school. Pupils typically follow an ambitious and broad curriculum. Pupils particularly enjoy reading and being read to. Leaders have nurtured this by creating dedicated reading spaces around the school. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about their parents and carers coming into school to read with them each week. The specially designed art room, computer suite, sports area, sensory room and garden have been organised to enrich pupils' learning. In most cases, the curriculum enables pupils to learn successfully and produce work of good quality in different subjects. This prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education. Pupils value being able to learn how to play different instruments. They are also keen to take part in the school musical. A programme of educational visits, including to different museums and galleries, enhances the taught curriculum. Pupils enjoy competing with other schools through, for example, spelling bees and football tournaments.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not check that pupils have fully learned the intended curriculum. This means misconceptions in these areas are not consistently identified or corrected. Leaders should ensure teachers routinely check that pupils have learned the planned curriculum. This will help pupils to secure the important concepts in each subject before moving on to more complex ideas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
237 pupils on roll, with places for 454
Schools near Essendine Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 62% met the expected standard |
| The Kilburn Park School Foundation | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Carlton Vale Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ark Atwood Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Aaron Sumner
- Phone
- 02033290201
- Address
- Essendine Road, London, W9 2LR
- Local authority
- Westminster
- URN
- 101111
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.