The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 346
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 31.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mrs Eileen Bhavsar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Childs Way, Garden Suburb Junior School, Childs Way, London, NW11 6XU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGarden Suburb Infant School
Primary · Very close
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Independent · 676m away
The Henrietta Barnett School
Secondary · 715m away
Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo
Independent · 1.1km away
WENTWORTH COLLEGE
Independent · 1.2km away
Independent Jewish Day School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ateres Beis Yaakov
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Garden Suburb Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Garden Suburb Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Garden Suburb Junior School?
Garden Suburb Junior School currently has 346 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garden Suburb Junior School take?
Garden Suburb Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Garden Suburb Junior School?
Garden Suburb Junior School is in London, NW11 6XU, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Garden Suburb Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Garden Suburb Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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