SchoolScoresSt Paul's CofE Primary School N11
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
The Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 1NQ
020 8368 4839 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 March 2019.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 17 July 2024: 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
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 30th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 29th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th 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. | 95% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 28th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern Joint 17th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 31st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
30 pupils in this year group.
63% — 9 points below the Barnet average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 14% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 36 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 29th highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.7% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 72nd highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 72.7% | 55.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 81st lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 83rd lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 48th lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 53rd lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 70th highest of 91 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 83rd highest of 91 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 7% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.5 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 62nd highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 42% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 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
- Holly Park Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Garfield Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollickwood Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bowes Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walker Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashmole Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's CofE Primary School N11's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 17 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Paul's CofE Primary School N11?
91% of the 22 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 as their first choice for 20 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 20 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101325.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.