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Childs Hill Primary School

Childs Hill Primary School

Barnet, NW2 1SLPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

133%

Capacity

458

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About Childs Hill Primary School

Childs Hill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 458 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (133% of 345 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Childs Hill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martin Skillett, it falls under Barnet local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9655th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 76th out of 80 in Barnet.

Childs Hill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 120 applications for 57 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Childs Hill Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Choir, Coding and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, Childs Hill Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDersingham Road, London, Barnet, NW2 1SL
HeadteacherMartin Skillett
Local AuthorityBarnet
Number of Pupils458
Free School Meals (FSM)34.7%
School Capacity458 / 345 (133% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (10 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)

9655th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 71%

1381st of 1,592

In London

Top 87%

76th of 80

In Barnet

Top 95%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

54%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:72%
Higher:23%
Writing
Expected:70%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:70%
Higher:16%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -10%

'22/23

64%

'23/24

54%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

Facilities

8
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomForest SchoolGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersAthleticsSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubChoirCodingFilm ClubArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

57

Applications

120

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

50 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Childs Hill Primary School

Childs Hill 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.

Contact Information

02084524531www.childshill.barnet.sch.uk/

Dersingham Road, London

Barnet, NW2 1SL

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Dersingham Road, London

Barnet, NW2 1SL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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