Pupils behaviour at a Wembley primary school is ‘exemplary’ and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) ‘achieve highly’, according to a recent Ofsted report. The school was rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas for the second consecutive time, with inspectors describing the education students get as ‘exceptional’.
East Lane Primary School in Wembley is a mixed-school, with 627 pupils on the roll from ages four to 11. Part of the Wembley Multi-Academy Trust, the school was rated Outstanding following an inspection by the education watchdog back in February. It is the same rating it achieved following its only previous inspection in 2019.
The subsequent report highlighted how the leadership team ‘set high standards’ for themselves, teachers and pupils, with everyone ‘enjoying the challenge’ of meeting the expectations. Pupils are encouraged to succeed by teachers and engage fully with the ‘rich and ambitious’ curriculum, meaning they achieve excellent exam results and are well prepared for secondary school.
Inspectors described pupils’ behaviour as ‘exemplary’, as well as demonstrating ‘superb manners’ to both adults and peers. There are effective systems in place to seek help and support, including the use of ‘worry boxes’ where they can share any concerns they might have. Because of measures like this, the report noted how pupils both ‘feel safe and are kept safe’.
Through an ambitious curriculum and teachers with considerable expertise in their subjects, the pupils ‘relish each and every learning opportunity’. SEND pupils were also said to benefit from the same ‘rich experience’ as their peers, with leaders identifying any additional needs that pupils may have as early as possible. As a result, inspectors highlighted that these pupils ‘achieve highly’ at the school.
Children in early years listen to adults and follow instructions closely, as well as developing ‘social and emotional skills’ via a tailored curriculum. The report particularly noted the pupil leadership opportunities as a ‘real strength’ within the school, where they can take on a range of roles including peer readers, ‘eco-warriors’, council members, and house captains. Inspectors said pupils told them how proud this made them feel and how they ‘thrived on the responsibility’.
Whilst leaders were said to be ‘aware of the many strengths’ of the school, the report also stated that they were ‘not complacent and seek to make it even better’. Both parents and carers were ‘fulsome in their praise’ of both the school and its staff, telling inspectors they ‘value the support’ they are given by the leadership team.
East Lane Primary School were approached for comment but did not respond ahead of publication.
