A primary school that has maintained the highest standards for more than a decade has again been given Ofsted's top rating.

Vicar’s Green Primary School in Alperton, Wembley, was visited by inspectors from education watchdog in May and rated ‘outstanding’ in a report published last month. 

The school, which provides education for more than 450 pupils aged three to 11, had been exempt from routine inspections until November 2020 after it was judged ‘outstanding’ in 2013.

Inspectors described pupils' behaviour is described as "exemplary", with staff having high ambitions for every student, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The leadership has developed a "highly ambitious" curriculum which has enabled pupils to thrive and where everyone is expected to achieve their best, according to the report.

It says the school nurtures responsibility in pupils from their early years. They are key members of the school council, where they represent their peers and put forward ideas that have led to changes being made – such as introducing a wider choice of food options at lunchtime.

Pupils’ voices are "actively encouraged" to further enhance the curriculum, according to inspectors. Their suggestions have led to the school incorporating ‘citizenship projects’ into student learning, including calculating profit and loss when making pizzas.

There is also a programme of personal development designed to provide pupils with a broad range of experiences. As part of the programme, they have visited London landmarks, places of worship, and the opera. Pupils regularly take part in external competitions and work with a local food bank.

The report states: “The school is sharply focused on doing everything it can to improve the life chances of all pupils. Leaders have developed a highly ambitious curriculum designed around books. This helps to bring subjects to life and also develops pupils’ vocabulary and language.”

It adds that pupils are high achievers with a keen and genuine interest in learning due to the high ambitions set by the leadership team. This is also the case for children with SEND who are taught alongside their peers. Inspectors noted that these pupils ‘achieve well’ because the teaching is adapted effectively.

Since November 2020, school’s achieving an ‘outstanding’ rating are no longer exempt from routine inspections, meaning Vicar’s Green can expect to be reinspected again within the next four years. Vicar’s Green Primary School was approached for comment but did not respond ahead of publication.