The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Jewish school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- ALMA PRIMARY
- Head
- Mr Marc Shoffren (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Queenswell Junior School
Primary · Very close
Queenswell Infant & Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Orange Tree School
Independent · 414m away
Finchley Catholic High School
Secondary · 695m away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 824m away
Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre
Special school · 1.1km away
The Holmewood School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Alma Primary's Ofsted rating?
Alma Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alma Primary?
Alma Primary currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alma Primary take?
Alma Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alma Primary?
Alma Primary is in London, N20 0LP, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alma Primary have a sixth form?
No, Alma Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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