The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 448
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 18.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Hourihan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Great Strand, London, NW9 5PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth London Grammar School
Independent · 1.2km away
Sunnyfields Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Colindale Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
All-through · Grammar · 1.5km away
Beis Yaakov Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Kisharon College
Miscellaneous · 1.7km away
Kisharon School
Free school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School?
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School take?
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School?
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School is in London, NW9 5PE, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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