Garden Suburb Junior School
London, NW11 6XU · Barnet · primary school
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58th 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 — 7.5/10 against 2,414 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.15 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Garden Suburb Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Ukulele, Science, and Little Voices clubs. Sports include Football, Taekwondo, High 5s (Netball), and Gymnastics. Arts and music provision covers Dance, Lower school choir, and Upper school choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 315 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 do not reach the higher standard? How accessible are the various clubs for children with different interests?
What Ofsted said about Garden Suburb Junior School
Overview
Garden Suburb Junior School continues to be a good school, providing a "welcoming and friendly" environment where pupils learn effectively. Leaders are "ambitious for pupils to achieve well," ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs, are supported to "develop knowledge successfully" and enjoy their studies.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and challenging," with teachers using a "highly systematic manner" to teach subject-specific vocabulary and key knowledge.
- Reading is prioritised through a "well-planned phonics programme," enabling pupils to develop fluency and accuracy while fostering a love for books.
- Pupils behave well, remaining "calm, focused and engaged," and demonstrate respect for peers and adults in discussions.
- Staff effectively support pupils with additional needs, using "appropriate approaches tailored to pupils’ needs" to adapt tasks.
- Leaders and governors work collaboratively, with senior leaders taking on subject leadership roles temporarily to relieve staff workload pressures.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders are at the "early stages of developing the expertise needed to lead their subject," meaning they are not yet supporting teachers to deliver the planned curriculum as effectively as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to recognise signs of concern and leaders maintaining strong links with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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