Vaughan Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Harrow. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Vaughan Primary School.

Harrow, HA14EL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

80

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 81.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
81.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
15 January 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Gardens, Vaughan Road
West Harrow
Harrow, HA14EL
Phone
2084277222
Website
vaughan.harrow.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102223
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
The Gardens, Vaughan Road, West Harrow, Harrow, HA1 4EL
Website
www.vaughan.harrow.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
664
Free School Meals
17.7% (118 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
81.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
21.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
81.0 (+22.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
21.0 (+13.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.4 (5.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 110.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
74
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
664 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To prepare our children for a happy future."

Mutual respect Respect for everyone Celebrate difference Lifelong learning High standards Partnership with home Diversity and inclusion

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher emphasises Vaughan as a warm, welcoming community with a personal approach, pride in the school and its pupils, strong partnerships with parents, high standards, and a focus on preparing children for a happy future.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club Extra-Curricular Clubs Holiday Clubs

Sports

Rugby Table Tennis Martial Arts Yoga

Facilities

Main Hall Small Hall Studio Classroom School Field MUGA

Curriculum Highlights

Twinkl Phonics is used to teach reading; daily phonics lessons in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (20 minutes per day) with Keep-up support and Rhino Readers for early reading; Reading Roots for home reading Reading for pleasure is promoted; wide school library with diverse books; Star Readers reading records Literacy Tree used for comprehension; regular reading across the curriculum Five big ideas in Maths Mastery; concrete-pictorial-abstract approach; cross-topic connections Broad and challenging curriculum across English, Maths, Science and wider subjects; cross-curricular links, first-hand experiences including visits and visitors; emphasis on spiritual, moral, social and cultural development

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club wraparound care.

SEND Provision

The school follows the London Borough of Harrow Guidelines for Learning Support with an Inclusion Lead coordinating with class teachers and external agencies (Visual and Hearing Impairment teams, Sensory Team, Occupational and Speech & Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists). There is an Accessibility Policy for SEND. The school values EAL support. A SEND Information Report and SEND Policy are published. A CBT Counsellor and Learning Mentor are available to all pupils, and there are external mental health resources and crisis support options for students (including Kooth for Year 6).

Admissions Criteria

Admissions for Reception 2026 and in-year transfers are managed by Harrow Council. Vaughan is a three-form entry school. The Reception September 2026 intake is for children born between September 2021 and August 2022. Tours for prospective parents are offered on specified dates. High school transition is managed by Harrow Council. Not resident in Harrow guidance directs contacting local council.

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