A primary school where pupils follow a "rich and ambitious curriculum" including trips has kept its outstanding status.

St Aidan’s Primary School, in Albany Road, Stroud Green, has has maintained the Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating across all areas it first earned in 2007.

Inspectors highlighted the school’s excellence in key areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision following a visit on July 10 and 11.

In their latest report, inspectors commended the voluntary aided school for its rich and ambitious curriculum, alongside a well-designed personal, social, and health education (PSHE) programme that supports pupils' well-being.

They said pupils are "highly motivated" and enjoy the school visits that underpin the curriculum, such as those to local museums and an overseas trip to Paris.

Pupils have many opportunities to learn inside and outside the classroom.

Inspectors said: "There is an active student council, whose members generate ideas such as the ‘Super Bonderful Read’ event, where older pupils brought in their favourite book and read to their younger peers."

Visits from the local police community support officer help pupils to understand potential local risks and how to keep themselves safe.

Pupils are helped to understand what cyber-bullying is and what they need to do if it happens to them with their mental and emotional health given high priority. 

Kate Stevens, headteacher, said: “We are delighted with the outcome of our recent inspection which reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our entire school community.

"The positive feedback we received is a true testament to the efforts of our staff, pupils, and families.

“Recognition should also be made of the invaluable support and leadership provided by Haringey Council, Haringey Education Partnership, the London Diocesan Board of Schools and our governors, for which I would like to express my sincere thanks.”

Cllr Zena Brabazon, Haringey Council's lead member for children, schools, and families, said the school had "set the standard" with its result and praised staff, pupils and parents.

"The school has gone above and beyond to ensure students are not only excelling academically but are also equipped to recognise and manage their own mental and emotional well-being," she added.

"The future of Haringey is bright, with our young people leading the way.”

Ann Graham, the council's director of Children Services, said everyone was "incredibly proud".

“We remain committed to creating the best possible learning environments across Haringey, and St Aidan’s is a shining example of what can be accomplished when we all work together,” she added.