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Barnfield Primary School

Barnet, HA8 0DAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2135 of 13,686 nationally

About Barnfield Primary School

Barnfield Primary School is a state primary in the London borough of Barnet that is clearly in demand. With 462 pupils on roll against a capacity of 448, the school is running slightly over its official limit, and the 2025/26 admissions data confirms that pressure: 162 families applied for just 59 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.75. Of those, 50 put Barnfield as their first preference, and only 48 received first-preference offers. The school’s intake reflects a diverse community — 24.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national primary average of around 23% but sits within a typical range for a London state school. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and offers nursery provision for children from age three. Headteacher Catherine Goodwin leads a mixed-gender school that serves the local area, and the fact that it is oversubscribed by a factor of nearly three suggests strong local reputation and demand from families in Barnet.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSilkstream Road, Edgware, Barnet, HA8 0DA
HeadteacherCatherine Goodwin
Local AuthorityBarnet
Number of Pupils462
Free School Meals (FSM)24.4%
School Capacity462 / 448 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallArt StudiosLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballNetballCricketTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingScience ClubDramaArt ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: barnfieldschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Barnfield Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.