Colindale Primary School
London, NW9 6DT · Barnet · primary school
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63rd 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 — 6.1/10 against 2,439 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colindale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the 20/20/20 lunchtime club, Rainbows club, and Top Sports Academy Home Club. Sports include dodgeball, football, cricket, basketball, tennis, and rounders. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 703 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Colindale Primary School
Overview
Colindale Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming and inclusive" environment where pupils are "kind and respectful." Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in excellent behaviour and a curriculum that is broad, balanced, and carefully sequenced in many areas.
Strengths
- Pupils make "excellent progress in learning to read," enjoying daily reading sessions and effective phonics support.
- The early years provision offers a "calm, caring and stimulating environment," ensuring children develop necessary independence and knowledge.
- Staff use "highly effective questioning" to check understanding and deepen thinking, while the curriculum reflects the diversity of the school community.
- Behaviour is excellent, with older pupils acting as ‘Playground Pals’ and students actively contributing through pupil and eco-councils.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff being "highly vigilant" and pupils knowing how to report concerns.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff are trained to adapt teaching strategies effectively so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can access the curriculum consistently.
- Leaders must ensure subject-specific knowledge and vocabulary is clearly set out in all subjects, as some areas lack sufficient clarity for pupils to grasp key concepts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having embedded robust procedures and staff reporting concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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