The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 34.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mr Alexander Banks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Wessex Gardens, Golders Green, London, NW11 9RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChilds Hill School
Primary · 1.1km away
Childs Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2
Primary · 1.3km away
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hampstead School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Mora Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Luke's Church of England School
Primary · 1.8km away
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wessex Gardens Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wessex Gardens Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wessex Gardens Primary School?
Wessex Gardens Primary School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wessex Gardens Primary School take?
Wessex Gardens Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wessex Gardens Primary School?
Wessex Gardens Primary School is in London, NW11 9RR, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wessex Gardens Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wessex Gardens Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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