West Lodge Primary School
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West Lodge Primary School is a primary school in Harrow for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Harrow. It ranks 17th of 38 primary schools in Harrow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 March 2023, report published 10 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 March 2023
Leaders provide great care and nurture for all pupils. Pupils here are very happy and kept safe. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This helps pupils to achieve highly and be ready for their next stages of education. Pupils are articulate, confident and self- assured. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Staff ensure that they have clear routines in place which are consistently understood by all. Pupils follow staff's high expectations. They are polite and courteous. Working relationships between staff and pupils are excellent. Leaders do not tolerate any bullying and deal with any incidents seriously. Leaders encourage pupils to respect and understand differences. For example, the 'annual festival of light' helps pupils to explore different faiths and beliefs. Pupils have access to a wide variety of enrichment opportunities. These include many extra-curricular clubs, such as cricket, dance and robotics. Parents and carers valued these experiences on offer. They were overwhelmingly positive about the school. Leaders help pupils to take on wider responsibilities. For instance, pupils took their roles as playground assistants, digital leaders and house captains seriously. Leaders help pupils to consider how to help the environment, including through sustainability.
What the school should improve
- In Reception, staff do not ensure that children's phonics misconceptions are addressed sharply enough. This means that the weakest readers do not segment and blend words as accurately or quickly as they could. Leaders should continue with their positive work to ensure that all Reception staff check and help children to read with accuracy and confidence.
- Sometimes, adults' interactions in Reception do not help children to develop their communication and language skills effectively. This leads to some children not building a deep body of knowledge and vocabulary across all areas of learning. Leaders should ensure that all staff in Reception have highly-developed skills to use interactions with children to deepen their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
92 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
642 pupils on roll, with places for 648
Schools near West Lodge Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddiford School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Harlyn Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Cannon Lane Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
| Pinner Wood School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jim Dees
- Phone
- 02088669836
- Address
- West End Lane, Pinner, HA5 1AF
- Local authority
- Harrow
- URN
- 102216
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.