SchoolScoresThe Annunciation RC Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
The Meads, Burnt Oak, Edgware, HA8 9HQ
020 8906 0723 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 17 October 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Edgware comparisons use the 9 of its 14 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 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 | Edgware | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Edgware. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Edgware. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Edgware. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Edgware. Higher than 65% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 59% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Edgware. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Edgware. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 92% | 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. Edgware figures pool parents at the Edgware 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
28 pupils in this year group.
71% — about the same as the Barnet average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 14% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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.
This is a Roman Catholic 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 5th highest of 14 state primary schools in Edgware. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.8% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 14 state primary schools in Edgware. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 14 state primary schools in Edgware. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 14 state primary schools in Edgware. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 69.9% | 55.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 6th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Edgware. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 5th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Edgware. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 14 state primary schools in Edgware. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 14 state primary schools in Edgware. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 14 state primary schools in Edgware. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 14 state primary schools in Edgware. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.1 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 14 state primary schools in Edgware. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Deansbrook Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Deansbrook Junior School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 95% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodcroft Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Menorah Foundation School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Goldbeaters Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Watling Park School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Orion Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Annunciation Catholic Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Annunciation RC Junior School's Ofsted rating?
The Annunciation RC Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2023.
How did The Annunciation RC Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Annunciation RC Junior School?
100% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend The Annunciation RC 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 101342.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.