Colindale Primary School

About Colindale Primary School

Colindale Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 723 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (115% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Colindale Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Palmer, it falls under Barnet local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5145th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 80 in Barnet.

Colindale Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 264 applications for 84 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 100 were first-preference applications.

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

On-site facilities at Colindale Primary School include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Cricket, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, Colindale 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.

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