Cromer Road Primary School
Barnet, EN5 5HT · Barnet · primary school
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65th 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 — 4.9/10 against 3,673 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| 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.
Cromer Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 8.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Boxing, Robtics, Street Dance, Craft, Art, Chess, Drama, and Dare to Dream Performing Arts. Sports options cover Football, Gymnastics, Dodgeball, Mini Olympic Athletics, Tag Rugby, and Basketball. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 413 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Cromer Road Primary School
Overview
Cromer Road Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “happy place to be” where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. Leaders maintain high expectations through core values such as “integrity, respect, resilience, curiosity and kindness,” fostering a “nurturing environment” that enables most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to flourish. The school benefits from positive working relationships and effective leadership that supports staff well-being and professional development.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “calm and cooperative” behaviour, with rare instances of bullying or low-level disruptions.
- A new phonics and reading programme has been successfully introduced, helping pupils develop a “love of reading” and maintain their skills.
- The curriculum broadens pupils’ knowledge and skills, with experiences designed to help them understand “the wider world, other cultures and world religions.”
- Staff provide tailored, bespoke support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, knowing their pupils well.
- Leaders value staff contributions, providing genuine care regarding workload and well-being, which underpins effective teaching improvements.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders must break down content into smaller chunks to help all pupils build cumulative knowledge and long-term memory.
- Leaders should review communication with parents to provide more frequent information about their child’s learning, enabling better support at home.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff suitably trained to identify pupils needing support and using an online system to record concerns, while the curriculum teaches pupils to recognise dangers and keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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