Whitings Hill Primary School
Barnet, EN5 2QY · Barnet · primary school
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9th 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 — 9.4/10 against 2,609 of them, against 8.7/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitings Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 22.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and gymnastics, visit PGL, and can attend both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 465 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are places allocated for new entrants given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Whitings Hill Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Whitings Hill Primary School are described as “successful and confident learners” who are “kind and considerate of each other.” The inspection found that the school provides an outstanding education, with an “ambitious” curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next stage of learning. Leaders are “highly aspirational,” ensuring that pupils achieve highly across all areas of learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “clear and ambitious,” with knowledge and skills that “build over time through well-planned activities” to develop a “deep understanding.”
- Pupils demonstrate “extremely well” behaviour, showing respect towards adults and peers, with bullying being “rare.”
- There is a “systematic approach” to phonics and early reading, enabling pupils to become “confident and fluent readers” with a “love of reading.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported through “well-planned curriculum adaptations” and achieve well.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with a focus on mental health, well-being, and understanding “British values.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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