Sakutu Organisation Montessori is an independent, primary and coeducational day school in Dollis Hill, north-west London. It is located in a private house with a garden. It opened in 2000. The school is registered for nine pupils aged five to 11 years, but there are currently three pupils aged eight to 11 years on the roll. None of the pupils has a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan. All pupils are from minority ethnic backgrounds. The proprietor also operates a nursery in the same accommodation as the school. It is Inspection report: Sakutu Organisation Montessori, 20–22 June 2017 Page 8 of 11 called Queens Park Montessori. All early years children are educated in the nursery, including those in the Reception Year. It is inspected separately by Ofsted and did not form part of this inspection. The school was last inspected in October 2013, when it was judged to be good. The school does not have a website but all the required policies are available from the office. The school’s aims reflect the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori. It aims ‘to increase pupils’ independence and intellectual development, offering the maximum freedom within a structured environment.’ Inspection report: Sakutu Organisation Montessori, 20–22 June 2017 Page 9 of 11 Information about this inspection This full standard inspection took place with one day’s notice. The inspector observed teaching and learning across the school, all jointly with the headteacher. He spoke to pupils informally throughout the inspection. There were no responses to Ofsted’s online questionnaire for parents, Parent View. The inspector spoke with parents before school started and considered the school’s analysis of its own survey of the views of pupils and parents. The inspector held discussions with the headteacher, staff and the chair of trustees. The inspector reviewed key documents and policies, including those related to safeguarding, to check the school’s compliance with the independent school standards. He scrutinised pupils’ books and learning files and the school’s information about pupils’ attainment and progress. Inspection team David Scott, lead inspector Ofsted Inspector Inspection report: Sakutu Organisation Montessori, 20–22 June 2017 Page 10 of 11 Any complaints about the inspection or the report should be made following the procedures set out in the guidance ‘Raising concerns and making a complaint about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/complaints-about-ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email [email protected].