Northside Primary School
London, N12 8JP · Barnet · primary school
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66th 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 the 4,258 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Northside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 254 pupils against a stated capacity of 274. 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Northside Primary School
Overview
Northside Primary School is described as an “exciting place to learn” where leaders maintain “high expectations” for academic achievement. The report highlights a school community that promotes inclusion “exceptionally well,” with pupils displaying “extremely well” behaviour and a strong sense of belonging.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “polite and highly respectful” attitudes, contributing to an “orderly” school atmosphere.
- The curriculum for early reading is “ambitious and well planned,” with teachers who are “confident and knowledgeable” in teaching phonics.
- Staff provide a “wealth of engaging curriculum days” and clubs that motivate pupils and help them “feel part of the school community.”
- The personal, social, health and economic education programme is “exceptionally strong,” fostering awareness of inclusion and pride.
- Leaders have created a community that “promotes inclusion exceptionally well,” with effective adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, curriculum delivery is “not as well focused on developing pupils’ understanding of key concepts,” with activities sometimes over-emphasising writing skills rather than subject knowledge.
- Leaders should support staff to plan learning in these subjects so pupils can “build up knowledge step by step” and “remember their learning in the long term.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a “strong culture of safeguarding” and staff receiving regular guidance to identify vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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