Clockhouse Primary School

Overview

This material change inspection assesses Clockhouse Primary School’s compliance with independent school standards following a move to new premises at 149 Stamford Hill. The report concludes that the school is “likely to meet the relevant independent school standards” if the proposed changes are implemented, noting that no pupils have yet been admitted. Inspectors found that leaders have prepared suitable policies, risk assessments, and facilities for the upcoming April 2026 intake.

Strengths

• Safeguarding arrangements are robust, with leaders demonstrating a “secure understanding of their roles in keeping pupils safe” and ensuring staff are suitably trained.
• The new premises are “suitable in size and quality,” featuring well-lit, ventilated classrooms and appropriate toilet and medical facilities.
• Comprehensive health and safety measures are in place, including up-to-date fire risk assessments and specific procedures for managing shared access with an adjacent synagogue.
• Leaders show a “secure knowledge of the independent school standards” and have developed detailed plans for staff recruitment and pupil admission.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, stating the school is likely to meet standards upon implementation of the material change.

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements “continue to pay due regard to the statutory guidance” and that appropriate systems for record-keeping and referring concerns are in place.