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Deansbrook Infant School

Barnet, NW7 3EDPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 56 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Deansbrook Infant School

Deansbrook Infant School in Barnet is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 93 applications for just 56 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.66. That means nearly two families applied for every spot, and 44 of those were first-preference applications, all of which received offers. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent satisfaction percentage, the high demand suggests a strong reputation. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024 saw it leap from a Requires Improvement rating to Good overall, with Outstanding marks for both personal development and leadership and management. This turnaround under headteacher Carole Catley is a significant signal for parents weighing up their options, particularly given that only 14 of the 91 primary schools in Barnet currently hold an Outstanding rating.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHale Drive, London, Barnet, NW7 3ED
HeadteacherCarole Catley
Local AuthorityBarnet
Number of Pupils218
Free School Meals (FSM)26.4%
School Capacity218 / 270 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingFootballNetballCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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