St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Slough Lane, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8YDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Brent for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 102 schools in Brent. It ranks 5th of 51 primary schools in Brent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 June 2019, report published 30 June 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 December 2024

Pupils thrive and feel safe in this warm and welcoming school community. Every pupil has the opportunity to flourish here. The school vision, 'Being the best we can be', is deeply embedded in every aspect of school life. The school develops pupils' knowledge and confidence through a rich curriculum and thought-provoking experiences. Pupils excel in their learning. The school has high academic ambitions for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are rightly very proud of the work that they produce in different subjects. They are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They listen attentively, are highly motivated, and show respect and kindness to adults and each other. In early years, children are nurtured in a caring and purposeful environment. From the very start, they develop independence, respect and a love of learning. The wider curriculum provides a variety of opportunities for promoting pupils' development as independent, confident and successful learners. High aspirations, centred on the school's values, permeate this school. Pupils live out these aspirations through presenting in assemblies, taking part in external competitions or engaging in fundraising activities.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths77%

77%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

449 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals7.6%

7.6%, 18.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language43.2%

43.2%, 21.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.4%

13.4%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.9%

4.9%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Kingsbury Green Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Fryent Primary School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good51% met the expected standard
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good54% met the expected standard
Roe Green Junior School0.6 milesOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Honor Beck
Address
Slough Lane, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8YD
Local authority
Brent
URN
101543

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.