Suffah Primary School is an independent Muslim school for boys and girls aged three to 11. The school is located in the mosque complex in the residential area of Hounslow, in west London. There are currently 53 children in the Nursery and Reception classes, and 110 pupils in Years 1 to 6. The school serves the local community of mainly Arab, Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Somali heritages. All pupils are from minority ethnic backgrounds. Pupils speak a variety of languages and most are bilingual. Few pupils enter speaking English as an additional Inspection report: Suffah Primary School, 9–11 January 2018 Page 8 of 11 language, with very few being at an early stage of learning English. The school is registered to accept pupils aged three to 11 and, currently, there are 163 pupils on roll, which is above the number registered with the DfE. No pupils have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan. The school was last inspected by Ofsted in November 2007, when it was judged to be satisfactory. The headteacher took up his post in January 2017. Since this time, there has been 50% turnover in staffing. The leadership of early years is new from January 2018. The school sets out its aims as follows: ‘Suffah Primary School is a place where we strive to achieve excellence. Children and adults are able to realise their potential for growth in an enjoyable, exciting, creative, caring and safe Islamic environment.’ When they leave, most pupils transfer to local independent or maintained secondary schools.