The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 723
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mrs Jane Palmer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Clovelly Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 6DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth London Grammar School
Independent · 451m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Beis Soroh Schneirer
Independent · 1.1km away
Beis Medrash Elyon
Independent · 1.1km away
The Village School
Academy · 1.3km away
Brent River College
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School
Independent · 1.3km away
St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Colindale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Colindale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colindale Primary School?
Colindale Primary School currently has 723 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colindale Primary School take?
Colindale Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Colindale Primary School?
Colindale Primary School is in London, NW9 6DT, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colindale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Colindale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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