Perivale Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 June 2026

Pupils are proud to be part of Perivale Primary School. They enjoy coming to school, learning and seizing the opportunities that are on offer. Pupils typically describe the school as a ‘kind and supportive environment’. They feel safe and are confident to report any concerns, such as bullying. Pupils trust that staff will respond effectively to incidents and deal with them swiftly. Pupils achieve well. This is because subjects are organised in meaningful ways, and many pupils show eagerness and mature attitudes towards their learning. Pupils work well with their peers and staff. Teachers ensure that learning is appropriately structured and sequenced to help pupils acquire the knowledge and skills that they need. As a result, pupils typically achieve well across subjects. Pupils are confident, resilient and curious individuals. They benefit from a well-constructed personal development programme that helps build their character and prepares them well to be sensible citizens in the world. Trips and visits enable pupils to experience key landmarks in London, places of worship, museums, parks and art venues, which broaden their horizons and provide meaningful experiences that support their learning across subjects. Pupils participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, music and the arts. The wide range of activities on offer promotes curiosity and develops pupils' talents and interests. Pupils relish taking on leadership opportunities. They actively raise funds for charities and support the local community. Children in the early years benefit from a well-structured and engaging environment where routines, expectations and relationships are firmly established. Children are settled, confident and eager to explore their environment, which helps them to learn well.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently provide well-matched learning activities with meaningful adaptations so that pupils and children in the early years can learn the intended curriculum well.

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