Goldbeaters Primary School
Edgware, HA8 0HA · Barnet · primary school
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10th 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 — 9.5/10 against 1,647 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goldbeaters Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Cinema Club, Pamper Night, A Celebration of Black History, Talent School, and I Shine University. They participate in swimming, Word Up, Go Fest, and One Kind Productions. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 463 pupils against a stated capacity of 471. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending both the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Goldbeaters Primary School
Overview
Goldbeaters Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, where leaders set the highest expectations for all pupils to achieve their best. The school has created a positive culture in which pupils are encouraged to live and learn productively, resulting in high achievement and readiness for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour and a "genuine love of learning," with strong, respectful relationships between pupils and staff.
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and is planned in a "logical order."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and check understanding regularly to address any gaps or misconceptions "swiftly."
- Reading is developed through "consistent phonics teaching," helping pupils become "fluent and confident readers."
- Leaders provide a "wide range of enrichment experiences," including an arts hub and community-focused activities, fostering a love of learning.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to recognise signs of risk and robust recruitment processes in place.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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