The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Goodwin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Silkstream Road, Edgware, HA8 0DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStag Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Beis Yaakov Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Village School
Academy · 1.1km away
Saracens High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Roe Green Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Roe Green Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Brent River College
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Canons High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barnfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barnfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barnfield Primary School?
Barnfield Primary School currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnfield Primary School take?
Barnfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnfield Primary School?
Barnfield Primary School is in Edgware, HA8 0DA, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barnfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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