Northside Primary School
96%
Capacity
263
Pupils
6.3x
Demand
About Northside Primary School
Northside 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 263 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 274 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Northside Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Longworth, it falls under Barnet local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4984th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 80 in Barnet.
Northside Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 183 applications for 29 places, making it 6.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Northside Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Dance, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, Northside 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 2 Albert Street, London, Barnet, N12 8JP |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Longworth |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Number of Pupils | 263 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 263 / 274 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4984th of 13,686
Nationally
905th of 1,592
In London
54th of 80
In Barnet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
183
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
2 Albert Street, London
Barnet, N12 8JP
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