Deansbrook Junior School
London, NW7 3ED · Barnet · primary school
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20th 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 — 10.0/10 against 1,740 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 95.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 34.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Deansbrook Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 95.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 34.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Karate, Chess, Fencing, and Table Tennis clubs, or study Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, and Drums. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 253 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Deansbrook Junior School
Overview
Leaders have created a “welcoming environment” where relationships are “positive and respectful,” ensuring pupils feel “safe and nurtured.” The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” with clear expectations, resulting in pupils who are “happy and enjoy learning” and achieve well across subjects.
Strengths
- Teachers deliver a broad curriculum where pupils “master the key subject content and skills,” particularly in modern foreign languages and mathematics.
- Reading is prioritised through a “bespoke reading curriculum,” daily reading with “high-quality texts,” and a “well-stocked school library.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those speaking English as an additional language receive “effective support” to access learning.
- Staff feel “valued” and benefit from professional development, while the governing body is “rigorous in challenging” leaders to improve.
- The personal development programme is “coherently planned,” offering “enriching experiences” and supporting pupil well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all adults “check and support pupils’ phonics knowledge effectively” to address inaccuracies or misconceptions in a timely way.
Safeguarding
The report states that “arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff well trained to recognise risks and leaders ensuring vulnerable pupils are “identified, supported and nurtured.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 95% |
| 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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