Apex Primary School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Address | 60-62 Argyle Road Ilford Essex IG1 3BG |
| Reference Number | 126620 |
Apex Primary School is currently classified as requiring improvement. Although there are areas of good practice, particularly in personal development and welfare, the overall outcomes for pupils are not consistently strong. Leaders are addressing the issues, but the systems in place for tracking progress and providing feedback need enhancement to ensure all students reach their potential. The school has a strong commitment from its headteacher and supportive governance, but challenges in teaching expectations and subject depth remain. Despite these challenges, the nurturing environment allows pupils to thrive socially and emotionally, making them well-prepared for life in modern Britain.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 123 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.54%
Girls: 41.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jul 2016 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2016 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Commitment of the headteacher to improve the school rapidly.
- Good progress in English and mathematics.
- Governance utilizes a wide range of expertise to support the school.
- Effective safeguarding and nurturing environment for pupils.
- Strong promotion of spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
- Good behavior and personal development of pupils.
- High parental support and appreciation for the school's learning opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' progress is inconsistent across subjects.
- Teachers do not consistently use questioning to deepen understanding.
- Expectations for achievement are not high enough in all subjects.
- Insufficient opportunities for applying reading, writing, and numeracy skills across subjects.
- Leadership monitoring lacks effectiveness in analyzing school performance.
- Early years provision does not robustly assess children's progress or provide adequate outdoor learning opportunities.
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