The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 404
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 49.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Liz Haynes
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Pavilion Way, Burnt Oak, Barnet, HA8 9YA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Northgate School
Miscellaneous · Very close
Northgate School
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Shalom Noam Primary School
Primary · 579m away
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Primary · 825m away
Barnfield Primary School
Primary · 828m away
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Primary · 885m away
Goldbeaters Primary School
Primary · 916m away
Stag Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Watling Park School's Ofsted rating?
Watling Park School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Watling Park School?
Watling Park School currently has 404 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Watling Park School take?
Watling Park School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Watling Park School?
Watling Park School is in Barnet, HA8 9YA, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Watling Park School have a sixth form?
No, Watling Park School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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