The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 676
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Harrow
- Head
- Mrs Karen Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
The Gardens, Vaughan Road, West Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitmore High School
Secondary · 770m away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 893m away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Buckingham Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
The John Lyon School
Independent · 1.3km away
Roxeth Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hillview Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Harrow School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Vaughan Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Vaughan Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Vaughan Primary School?
Vaughan Primary School currently has 676 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vaughan Primary School take?
Vaughan Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Vaughan Primary School?
Vaughan Primary School is in Harrow, HA1 4EL, in the Harrow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Vaughan Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Vaughan Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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