Vaughan Primary School, based in Harrow, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Vaughan Primary School currently has around 676 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 27.5%. other white pupils make up about 13.8% , followed by other asian at 11.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Gardens, Vaughan Road, Harrow, HA1 4EL |
| Website: | www.vaughan.harrow.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02084277222 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Harrow |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Karen Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102223 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/01/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 676 |
| Number of Boys: | 335 |
| Number of Girls: | 341 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.4% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 27.50% | 186 |
| Other White | 13.80% | 93 |
| Other Asian | 11.20% | 76 |
| White British | 11.20% | 76 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.80% | 46 |
| White and Asian | 6.20% | 42 |
| Unclassified | 6.20% | 42 |
| Other Mixed | 4.90% | 33 |
| African | 2.70% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 2.50% | 17 |
| Chinese | 2.40% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan Primary School The Gardens, Vaughan Road , West Harrow HA1 4EL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery and Infant School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RJ | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Welbeck Road , South Harrow HA2 0RY | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Primary School Duke's Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longfield Infant School and Nursery Dukes Avenue , North Harrow HA2 7NZ | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars Middle School Whittlesea Road , HA3 6LS | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 3,195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nower Hill High School George V Avenue , HA5 5RP | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School and Sports College Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 11 Project Atkins House , 19 Marshall Close HA1 4DH | - not rated | 654 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Khalsa College London 35 Pinner Road , HA1 4ES | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jubilee Academy 73-77 Lowlands Road , HA1 3AW | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quainton Hall School 91 Hindes Road , HA1 1RX | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.