Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School
London, NW9 5PE · Barnet · primary school
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33rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.5/10 against 3,769 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 452 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School
Overview
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, where it was judged outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report confirms that pupils thrive due to exceptional care and high ambitions, resulting in excellent academic achievement and high attendance. The school continues to provide a highly effective education with strong leadership and a positive culture.
Strengths
- Pupils behave exceptionally well, showing "kindness and compassion" and responding positively to clear behavioural expectations.
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious," carefully sequencing knowledge to allow pupils to build understanding and achieve fluency in subjects like mathematics and art.
- Provision in the early years is "highly effective," providing a strong foundation with stimulating environments matched to children’s next steps in learning.
- Staff receive high-quality professional development, enabling them to break learning into small steps and effectively support pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Phonics is taught well from the start, fostering confident readers, while a strong reading culture permeates the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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