Bounds Green Infant School

About Bounds Green Infant School

When you look at Bounds Green Infant School against the Haringey average for primary schools, the standout fact is that this is a school that has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection, placing it among a minority of schools in the borough. Haringey has 18 primary schools rated Outstanding out of a total of 63, so roughly 29% of local primaries hold that top grade. The school’s headteacher is Nadine Lewis, and it caters for children aged 3 to 7, with a nursery provision on site. With 318 pupils on roll against a capacity of 330, the school is nearly full, and it is clearly popular with local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 278 applications for 90 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.09, meaning nearly three children applied for every place. Of those 278 applicants, 76 received a first-preference offer, suggesting that competition for places is strong and that the school is a top choice for many parents in the area.

Academically, the school’s Ofsted report from July 2024 gives it the highest possible marks across every category inspected. The quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision were all rated Outstanding. This is a clean sweep of top grades, and it represents an improvement from the previous inspection in 2017, which also rated the school Outstanding overall but did not record a grade for quality of education or personal development at that time. The school’s early years provision was Outstanding in both inspections. While the data does not include specific KS2 SATs results for this infant school (which only goes up to age 7), the local authority average for KS2 attainment across Haringey primary schools is 69. For a school that only covers the early years and Key Stage 1, the focus is firmly on building strong foundations, and the Ofsted judgement suggests that children here get an excellent start. The school also supports a range of special educational needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social and emotional mental health needs.

For families considering Bounds Green Infant School, the practical picture is one of high demand and strong facilities. The school is oversubscribed, so applying early and as a first preference is essential. It offers a sensory room, a forest school, art studios, a gymnasium, and a sports hall, alongside clubs in drama, book club, and film club. Sports on offer include athletics, dance, rounders, and swimming. The school’s SEND provisions are broad, covering seven different types of need, which suggests an inclusive approach. The nearest other Outstanding primary in Haringey is Lift Trinity, about one kilometre away. Given the school’s Outstanding rating, its strong local reputation reflected in the oversubscription figures, and its focus on early years through to age 7, this is a school that suits families who want a high-quality start for their child in a popular, well-regarded setting, and who are prepared to navigate a competitive admissions process.

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