Krishna Avanti Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Address | Camrose Avenue Edgware Middlesex HA8 6ES |
| Phone | 02083813344 |
| Reference Number | 138688 |
Description
betaKrishna Avanti Primary School, located at Camrose Avenue, HA8 6ES, Harrow, is Britain's first state-funded Hindu school. Founded in 2008, the school became an academy in 2012, under the Avanti Schools Trust. It initially opened as a single form Reception class, expanding to cater for students aged 3 to 11. By 2016, the school had grown to its full capacity of 210 primary school pupils.
The school embraces a holistic approach to education, focusing on academic excellence, character formation, and spiritual insight. Regular activities include yoga and mindfulness for wellbeing, motivating students to excel in all aspects of their personal growth. Campus features a temple built in hand-carved Makrana marble from Rajasthan, as well as a meditation garden and an outdoor amphitheater. The school's educational philosophy is informed by Vastu Shastra, an ancient Hindu architectural science.
By 2012, the school had become over four times oversubscribed, reflecting a high level of demand from the Hindu community. The Avanti Schools Trust explores opportunities to create further secondary schools, following the Krishna Avanti Primary School model.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 452 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.03%
Girls: 55.97% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 6 | 60 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-07-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-06 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-11-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-10-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Krishna-Avanti Primary School | ||
| 2010-03-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 89 | 37 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 131 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 87 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 131 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 71 | 53 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 131 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 83 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 131 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 78 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 131 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 65 | 49 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 131 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 56 | 53 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 131 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 39 | 35 | 15 | 8 | 34 | 131 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 73 | 41 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 131 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 67 | 43 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 131 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 67 | 50 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 131 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 120 | 11 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Maths | 112 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress Scores
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Writing | 2.3 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Maths | 5.7 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
How many students meet the standards
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.