Alperton Community School

Overview

Alperton Community School is described as a “highly inclusive” institution where pupils achieve very well and feel safe. The report highlights a “positive culture” with strong leadership, noting that disadvantaged pupils consistently outperform national averages. While most aspects of the school operate at a “strong standard,” the curriculum and teaching are judged to meet the “expected standard.”

Strengths

• Pupils “achieve very well across the curriculum,” with “above-average achievement in national examinations” sustained over time.
• Attendance is “significantly above the national average” due to leaders tracking concerns closely and working with families.
• The school fosters a “positive culture, warm relationships and strong routines” where bullying is rare and pupils behave very well.
• Inclusion is a key strength, with “detailed information” ensuring staff support vulnerable pupils effectively.
• Sixth form students benefit from a “well designed and ambitious programme” that prepares them securely for future pathways.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure teachers are confident in adapting curriculum implementation so “all groups of pupils are appropriately supported and challenged,” addressing current inconsistencies for younger pupils.
• Leaders should continue to monitor the personal development programme to provide pupils with “even more opportunities to make a positive contribution to their community.”

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.