The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
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
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 39.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Ms Jennie Reed and Nicola Hayles (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Mays Lane, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2LZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Ravenscroft School A Technology College
Secondary · 805m away
The Totteridge Academy
Secondary · 805m away
Barnet and Southgate College
16 plus · 875m away
Whitings Hill Primary School
Primary · 879m away
St Catherine's RC School
Primary · 892m away
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Secondary · 925m away
Ark Pioneer Academy
Secondary · 947m away
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School
Independent · 947m away
Questions parents ask
What is Underhill School's Ofsted rating?
Underhill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Underhill School?
Underhill School currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Underhill School take?
Underhill School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Underhill School?
Underhill School is in Barnet, EN5 2LZ, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Underhill School have a sixth form?
No, Underhill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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