Zakariya Primary School

Zakariya Primary School, 4 June 2026 1 Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London E7 8AB

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report:

Overall outcome The school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material change relating to the school provision is implemented

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report:

This inspection was commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE), which is the registration authority for independent schools. The school has applied to the DfE to make a material change to its registration. The school proposes to change its premises.

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report:

The purpose of the inspection is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards that are relevant to the material change that the school has applied to make.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

When we carry out material change inspections of independent schools, we report on the school’s likely compliance with part 8 of the independent school standards first. Under part 8, the proprietor is required to ensure that the school meets all of the independent school standards consistently. The standard in part 8 is intended to ensure that the quality of leadership and management at the school is sufficient for that purpose.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The school’s leaders have a secure knowledge and understanding of the independent school standards (the standards). They have ensured that these standards have been consistently met since June 2024.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Leaders have planned effectively to cater for pupils in the new building. Leaders have ensured that the new premises are likely to be safe and suitable for the purpose of educating pupils between the ages of 5 and 11. The proprietor and school leaders have worked effectively to ensure that building works have been Zakariya Primary School, 4 June 2026 2 completed fully before pupils make use of the new premises. The school is currently registered to admit up to 120 pupils and the proposed premises and site are suitable for this capacity.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

Leaders have created and continue to maintain a culture of safeguarding in the school to keep pupils safe. This is evident in their work both to secure appropriate new premises and to ensure that the school’s policies and practice are likely to be applied effectively when these premises are used by pupils. Leaders have refurbished the new building to a good standard with pupils’ wellbeing and safety in mind.

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Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools

The standards are likely to continue to be met if the Department for Education decides to approve implementation of the material change.

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Health and safety and fire safety

Leaders have suitable health and safety policies in place. The proposed new premises are not yet in use, but leaders already conduct and record regular checks on the building to ensure its safety and readiness to admit pupils. For example, leaders keep cleaning records and logs of any works that need to be carried out. All staff are issued with health and safety forms that they can use to log any issues that they might identify during their work. Any potential concerns are addressed quickly. Leaders expect all staff to take responsibility for ensuring the safety of pupils in school.

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Health and safety and fire safety

The required safety checks, including those of fire alarms and emergency lighting, are already in place. Leaders have effective systems to ensure that they monitor the site safety. There are plans in place for regular fire drills once the proposed premises is open to pupils. This includes the identification of assembly areas on and outside the school site. The premises has been assessed by an independent fire risk assessor and the recommendations of this report have already been fully implemented.

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Risk assessment

Leaders have developed systems and procedures to assess and manage risk at the new site and these are appropriate. Leaders assess risks thoroughly and act promptly to mitigate these potential risks. They also assess the risk of educational activities that take place away from the school site. They take appropriate steps to mitigate any risks associated with these trips. Zakariya Primary School, 4 June 2026 3 The standards are likely to continue to be met if the DfE decides to approve implementation of the material change.

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and showers

The new premises’ toilet and washing facilities are all compliant with the standards. The washing facilities include safely regulated water supplies and suitable, labelled drinking water. Suitable drinking water facilities are also available in the outside area. There are sufficient toilet facilities for the number of pupils the school is registered to admit.

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Medical room and accommodation for pupils’ therapy needs

The school has a dedicated medical room, which is not used for any other purpose. This room contains a bed, sink and storage cabinet and is close to a toilet. This space is appropriate for providing care, should pupils be taken ill or be injured during the course of the school day.

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Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

The premises was formerly a children’s nursery. It has been fully refurbished. This work is now complete and has been done to a high standard. The additional spaces and classrooms on offer at the new site are sufficient to accommodate the school’s registered capacity of 120 pupils.

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Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of pupils

Pupils say that they feel safe in school and know they can speak to any adult in school if they have concerns. Pupils are excited about having the opportunity to learn in the new premises.

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Lighting and acoustic conditions

The new premises’ acoustics, lighting and classroom resources are all compliant with the standards. Staff have had access to the new building in order to ensure it is suitably resourced and ready for pupils to attend. For example, they have put up displays in corridors and classrooms. Interactive whiteboards are installed in each classroom and have lights that can be dimmed. In addition, all rooms are air conditioned and each classroom has a sink with running water from 2 taps. One is suitable for drinking and the other not. These are clearly labelled. Zakariya Primary School, 4 June 2026 4

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Outdoor space

There is suitable outdoor space available for recreation and physical education. This space has been fitted with astroturf and it is of a suitable size for the number of pupils in the school. Leaders have discussed the plans for the new premises with pupils and implemented some of their suggestions in making arrangements for the outside space.

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Outdoor space

The standards are likely to continue to be met if the DfE decides to approve implementation of the material change.

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The school’s accessibility plan

The school complies with Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010.

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About this inspection

Inspectors carried out this inspection under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002, at the request of the registration authority for independent schools. Inspectors checked the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards. These are the requirements set out in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014.

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About this inspection

Inspectors checked the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards. These are the requirements set out in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014.

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About this inspection

Following our renewed inspection framework, all inspections are now led by His Majesty’s Inspectors (HMI) or by Ofsted Inspectors (OIs) who have previously served as HMIs.

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About this inspection

This material change inspection focused on the school’s proposed new premises at 72 Katherine Road, London E6 1EN. The DfE requested the inspector to consider relevant standards in parts 3, 5 and 8.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the proprietor, the headteacher, deputy headteacher and health and safety trustee during the inspection. The inspector also spoke to some pupils and some staff.

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About this inspection

The inspector also considered the school’s safeguarding arrangements, including the single central record of pre-employment checks and whether the school’s safeguarding policy is available to parents and carers. These requirements of the ISS are met. Zakariya Primary School, 4 June 2026 5 This was the first material change inspection commissioned by the DfE to consider Zakariya Primary School’s application to make a change to its registration agreement. The requested change was to change the address of the school premises from 447-451 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London E7 8AB to 72 Katherine Road, East Ham, London E6 1EN.

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About this school

Chair of the proprietor body Mr Wahid Ali Headteacher Mr Sufyan Rashid Type of school Other independent school Capacity 120

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Age range of pupils 5 to 11 Gender of pupils Mixed Annual fees for day pupils £3,000 Email address info@zakariyaschool.org Zakariya Primary School, 4 June 2026 6 providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people

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