Edgware Primary School
Edgware, HA8 9AB · Barnet · primary school
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59th 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 — 7.0/10 against 1,984 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Edgware Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 438 pupils against a stated capacity of 489. 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Edgware Primary School
Overview
Edgware Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders maintain high expectations for pupils’ happiness and success. The report highlights a close-knit staff team that provides a wide range of enriching opportunities, resulting in pupils who are polite, respectful, and cheerful.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, respectful and considerate" and enjoy a "happy and successful experience" with strong friendships.
- Leaders ensure a clear curriculum sequence, with teachers routinely revisiting key facts to "check pupils’ recall and identify any gaps."
- There is a strong focus on reading, with staff trained in a consistent phonics scheme and "effective strategies to support pupils who... are behind in their reading."
- Pupils take on meaningful roles, such as "sports ambassadors" and "mental health pupil champions," fostering responsibility and well-being.
- Staff feel supported, with leaders having made policy changes to help them "manage their workload."
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders are new and "in the early stages of identifying staff training needs," meaning routines for support are not yet well established.
- Occasionally, when staff teach beyond their expertise, "pupils’ errors or misunderstandings are not picked up and resolved."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders overseeing a "strong culture of safeguarding" and ensuring all staff are suitably trained and alert to risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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