Osidge Primary School

About Osidge Primary School

Osidge Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers tell a straightforward story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 142 applications for just 31 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 4.58. That means nearly five families applied for every available spot, and of those, 26 were first-preference applications, all of whom received an offer. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Barnet area, and while the school data doesn’t include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications implies confidence from the community. The school is led by headteacher Chrisanthy Dyer and currently has 384 pupils on roll, operating slightly below its capacity of 420. It is a state primary for mixed genders, aged 4 to 11, with no religious character, and it does not offer nursery or sixth-form provision.

Academically, Osidge holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024, with some standout elements. Behaviour and attitudes, as well as early years provision, were both judged Outstanding, while quality of education, personal development, and leadership and management were all rated Good. This is an improvement from the previous inspection in 2018, where early years provision was only Good and leadership and management was also Good. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Barnet is 73, though Osidge’s own KS2 SATs results are not provided in the data. The school sits among strong peers: Courtland School, St Andrew’s CofE Primary in Totteridge, and Ashmole Primary School all rank highly in the area. Ashmole, which is just 0.5 km away, is one of 14 Outstanding-rated primaries in Barnet out of 91 total schools of this type.

On the practical side, Osidge offers a solid range of facilities including a library, sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, an ICT suite, and a forest school area. Sports on offer include cross country, swimming, rounders, gymnastics, netball, football, and tennis, while clubs extend to art, book, and coding. The school also provides targeted support for a range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 22.7 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse catchment. Given its oversubscription, families should be prepared to apply early and list it as a first preference. This is a school that suits families looking for a well-regarded, inclusive primary with strong behaviour standards and a clear focus on early years development.

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