SchoolScoresGarden Suburb Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Childs Way, Garden Suburb Junior School, Childs Way, London, NW11 6XU
020 8455 3269 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 May 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 May 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
80 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Barnet comparisons use the 47 of its 92 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 45 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 38th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 43rd highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 23rd highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 62 parents who had raised a concern Joint 36th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 86% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND Joint 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 79% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 46th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Barnet figures pool parents at the Barnet schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
84 pupils in this year group.
75% — 3 points above the Barnet average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 14% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Barnet. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 24th highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.5% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 27th highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 55th highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 67.3% | 55.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 66th lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 61st lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 52nd lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 59th lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 56th highest of 91 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 91 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 83% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.9 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 53rd highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 17.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Garden Suburb Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Brookland Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookland Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Chalgrove Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Independent Jewish Day School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ateres Beis Yaakov 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Akiva School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hasmonean Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saracens Bell Lane 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Garden Suburb Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Garden Suburb Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 May 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 May 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Garden Suburb Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Garden Suburb Junior School?
80% of the 80 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Garden Suburb Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101281.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.