Alma Primary
London, N20 0LP · Barnet · primary school
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38th of 84 primary schools in Barnet we can score, 92 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 8.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alma Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Alma Primary
Overview
Alma Primary is a school where pupils arrive with a smile and feel happy and safe due to positive, nurturing relationships with staff. The report highlights a strong culture of kindness, with pupils taking on responsibilities such as acting as school councillors and members of the Chesed committee. Leaders are ambitious for the school, ensuring high expectations and clear routines that allow the curriculum to be taught without interruption.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind and caring towards each other" and typically behave well, focusing well during learning time.
- The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "a strength of the school," with accurate identification and effective support from external professionals.
- Leaders ensure staff have the subject knowledge needed to deliver the curriculum effectively, with misconceptions typically corrected within lessons.
- Personal, social, health and economic education is "well structured," helping pupils become responsible citizens and understand concepts like consent and individual liberty.
- Governors are ambitious and have procedures in place to "challenge and hold leaders to account."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not sequenced as effectively as it could be because leaders have not identified key skills, understanding, and vocabulary to be taught year on year, leading to gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained and leaders responding swiftly to concerns while engaging with outside partners to support families and pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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