Childs Hill Primary School
London, NW2 1SL · Barnet · primary school
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75th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.7/10 against 1,948 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Childs Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego and Arts & Crafts clubs, play football and dodgeball, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 407 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Childs Hill Primary School
Overview
Childs Hill Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "very inclusive" environment where pupils are happy and value their friendships. The school sets high expectations for achievement and personal development, with pupils displaying "excellent" behaviour and feeling safe within a highly valued community.
Strengths
- Pupils develop personal skills well through a "strong personal, social and health education curriculum" and become "fluent, accurate readers" due to effective phonics teaching.
- The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "strong," with needs quickly identified and the curriculum suitably tailored.
- Teachers typically possess the subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum well, using clear explanations and various methods to check understanding.
- The school community is highly valued, with a "strong pupil and parent group" working together for the local community and beyond.
- Staff well-being and workload are prioritised, and leaders recognise the value of staff contributions to curriculum development.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, key knowledge and skills are "not sufficiently identified," meaning pupils do not build knowledge deeply or retain subject-specific vocabulary.
- Staff expertise in some subjects is "less well developed," resulting in pupils not deepening their understanding consistently over time.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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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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