The Village School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school The headteacher is dedicated and highly regarded as a leader of learning within the local area. She has established a successful and highly effective team of leaders, where everyone's role is clear.

Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is very well catered for. Pupils experience a wide range of cultural activities embedded in a rich curriculum. Pupils make excellent progress from very low starting points because there is no ceiling placed on what they can achieve.

Leaders have introduced accurate and validated methods for recording the small steps of achievement that pupils make. As a result, teachers and othe...r adults are very skilled in planning activities which promote maximum progress. Provision in the early years is of the same high quality as in the rest of the school.

The small number of pupils in this group make an excellent start to their schooling because of the highly individualised approach and accurate assessment process. Pupils behave extremely well. They enjoy learning and are keen to do their best.

Pupils with a wide range of complex needs and from very diverse cultural and faith backgrounds work and play well together. Students aged 16 to 19 make outstanding progress. They achieve recognised qualifications.

Students are exceptionally well prepared for their future placements because : leaders work effectively with other providers and make sure that transitions are smooth. Strong, effective partnerships with local schools and colleges result in highly effective provision which enables pupils to be included in other educational settings. Leaders, teachers, therapists and support staff work seamlessly to promote the well-being of individual pupils.

Governors are experienced and knowledgeable. They undertake structured visits to the school and hold leaders to account for improvements. They are proactive in seeking training to develop their skills further.

Information about this school

The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. The Village School caters for those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Most pupils have severe or profound needs.

Many have additional needs such as medical conditions or are on the autistic spectrum. All pupils have an education, health and care plan or a statement of special educational needs. Pupils come from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, cultures and faiths, reflecting the local community.

The proportion of pupils who are supported through the pupil premium is above average. Generally, the proportion of pupils in the early years foundation stage is small. However, in September 2016 the school admitted an additional 'bulge' class of Reception pupils who have autism.

This was because of an increased need for this type of provision within the local area. Five classes are based at the neighbouring Kingsbury High School, and two at the College of North-West London (FE college). The school does not place pupils in alternative provision.

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