Marlborough Primary School
Marlborough Hill, Harrow, HA1 1UJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marlborough Primary School is a primary school in Harrow for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Harrow. It ranks 24th of 38 primary schools in Harrow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 13 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Marlborough Primary School is a joyful place. Strong relationships benefit everyone, making it a happy environment in which to work and learn. Pupils explained that they are always kind because they respect each other's differences. They said that this is why bullying is rare. Pupils trust adults to resolve any issues fairly and swiftly. From early years onwards, pupils listen carefully in lessons and show great manners around school. The school has high expectations for all its pupils. These expectations are realised through an ambitious curriculum and an exceptional range of additional opportunities. For example, pupils visit Oxford University as part of leaders' work to encourage pupils to aim high. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are achieving well. Pupils are complimentary about how the school teaches them to stay safe. They said that they feel safe because everyone is so kind. They have a particularly keen understanding of how to stay safe online. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school, typically using words such as 'exceptional', 'amazing' and 'a dream school' to describe their experiences. Several parents commented that they wished the school continued into the secondary phase because their children are doing so well.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school's curriculum thinking has not broken complex ideas down into small enough steps. At times, teachers are not clear about the specific knowledge and skills that pupils need to acquire and build on over time. As a result, this reduces how well the curriculum enables pupils to grasp and recall knowledge securely in these subjects. The school should ensure that, in all subjects, curriculum goals are carefully broken down into suitably small parts that build coherently over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
81 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
651 pupils on roll, with places for 712
Schools near Marlborough Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Preparatory School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Norbury School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Belmont School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% 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
- Mrs Claire Robinson-Jones
- Phone
- 02084273087
- Address
- Marlborough Hill, Harrow, HA1 1UJ
- Local authority
- Harrow
- URN
- 102186
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.