Manorside Primary School
London, N3 2AB · Barnet · primary school
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57th 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 — 6.6/10 against 4,017 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| 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.
Manorside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. 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 (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 310. 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 expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the middle years? How does the school handle transitions between key stages?
What Ofsted said about Manorside Primary School
Overview
Manorside Primary School is judged ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. The report describes a ‘happy, calm and friendly’ environment where pupils are ‘proud of their school’ and demonstrate ‘keenness to learn’. Leaders are ‘ambitious’ for pupil achievement and well-being, fostering strong relationships and a supportive culture.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit ‘good behaviour’ and ‘kindness’, actively looking out for one another and contributing to a positive school ethos.
- The curriculum in mathematics and early reading is planned effectively, helping pupils ‘develop their knowledge securely’ and apply it well.
- Leaders prioritise staff ‘workload and well-being’, ensuring decisions are made with these factors in mind.
- The school provides extensive ‘enrichment opportunities’, including musical, arts, and drama events, ensuring every pupil participates.
- Attendance rates are ‘high’, and learning time is ‘rarely disturbed’ by behavioural issues.
Areas to improve
- In ‘a few of the foundation subjects’, curriculum planning ‘lacks coherence’ because the most important knowledge is not clearly identified.
- This leads to ‘variability in how well these subjects are taught’, with some pupils failing to ‘remember important subject content over time’.
- The school must ensure curriculum planning ‘identifies precisely what pupils need to know and when’ to build knowledge securely across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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