St Paul's CofE Primary School N11
London, N11 1NQ · Barnet · primary school
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74th 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 — 4.4/10 against 2,673 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join ukulele, violin, piano, and guitar lessons, as well as a choir. Sports include football for Key Stage 1 and 2, gymnastics, and Bikeability. The school also runs a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school prepare children for the transition to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's CofE Primary School N11
Overview
St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 continues to be a good school, described as a "nurturing and caring school with the community at its heart." The inspection confirms that leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who achieve well and display "highly positive" behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils and is logically sequenced," with strong progress in subjects like mathematics and art.
- Reading is a high priority; the consistent implementation of phonics helps pupils develop fluency, while a "strong culture of reading" is evident throughout the school.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "swiftly identified and well supported," enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Behaviour is exceptional, characterised by a "calm, focused and respectful atmosphere" where pupils show kindness and build trusting relationships with staff.
- Staff morale is high, with employees describing the school as feeling like a "family" and appreciating support for workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, work to check long-term retention is "still being embedded," meaning some pupils’ recall of prior learning is not consistently secure, hindering their ability to connect previous knowledge to new concepts.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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