The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 176
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 25.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Miss Jennifer O'Prey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
The Meads, Burnt Oak, Edgware, HA8 9HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodcroft Primary School
Primary · 506m away
Menorah Grammar School
Independent · 594m away
Menorah Foundation School
Primary · 594m away
Goldbeaters Primary School
Primary · 862m away
Watling Park School
Primary · 898m away
The Orion Primary School
Primary · 913m away
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Northgate School
Miscellaneous · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Annunciation RC Junior School's Ofsted rating?
The Annunciation RC Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Annunciation RC Junior School?
The Annunciation RC Junior School currently has 176 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Annunciation RC Junior School take?
The Annunciation RC Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Annunciation RC Junior School?
The Annunciation RC Junior School is in Edgware, HA8 9HQ, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Annunciation RC Junior School have a sixth form?
No, The Annunciation RC Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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