Alma, the cross-communal primary opened six years ago, is close to becoming an outstanding school.

A short inspection last month, confirming its status as a good school, has recommended that the North London primary undergo a fuller inspection to see if it qualifies for Ofsted’s top grade.

Ofsted had described Alma as having “improved significantly overall”, parents were told in a letter from headteacher Marc Shoffren, chair of governors Ilan Jacobs and vice-chair Deborah Brooks.

The inspector “saw evidence that suggested we are likely to meet the criteria for outstanding”, they wrote.

Children developed “a genuine love of learning through a varied, purposeful and highly engaging curriculum” and  “learn to be kind and respect others, even when they do not always agree with them", Ofsted found.

Schools ranked good  subsequently receive short, one-day inspections unless the inspectorate has been informed of problems. However, a good school can only achieve outstanding status through a fuller inspection.