Saracens Broadfields
Edgware, HA8 8JP · Barnet · primary school
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42nd 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 — 9.2/10 against 1,563 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saracens Broadfields overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 16.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a School Council, dodgeball, striking and fielding, and swimming, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 653 pupils against a stated capacity of 700. 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 specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Saracens Broadfields
Overview
Broadfields Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes the school as a “nurturing and highly inclusive” environment where pupils are happy, safe, and keen to learn. Leaders and staff are committed to driving a culture of ambition with pupils at the centre of every decision.
Strengths
- The school provides an “ambitious curriculum” that is “thoughtfully sequenced” to build on previous knowledge, ensuring pupils remember their learning well.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is described as “excellent,” with needs identified quickly and exceptional support provided by highly skilled staff.
- There is a “strong culture of reading,” with a logical phonics programme and literacy lessons that thoughtfully draw on vocabulary and themes from class books.
- Pupils benefit from a “strong personal development programme” and a “rich set of experiences,” including weekly trips and clubs that broaden their understanding of the world.
- Staff have “strong subject knowledge” and present information clearly, while leaders prioritise staff well-being and high-quality professional development.
Areas to improve
- High expectations for writing are not fully embedded across all subjects, meaning some pupils do not achieve as well as they could; the school should ensure pupils routinely develop their writing to the same high standards across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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