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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Barnet, N3 1BTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
84%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#823 of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's CofE Primary School

St Mary's CofE Primary School in Barnet is a Church of England state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, currently educating 434 children against a capacity of 420, meaning it is running slightly over its official limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools, reflecting the relatively affluent catchment area. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 121 applications for just 55 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.2. Of those applicants, 45 listed St Mary's as their first preference, and all 45 were offered a place. This suggests that while the school is popular, families who prioritise it stand a decent chance of securing a spot. The school also offers nursery provision, so families can join from age three, which may help with transition into Reception.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDollis Park, London, Barnet, N3 1BT
HeadteacherStefan Roos
Local AuthorityBarnet
Number of Pupils434
Free School Meals (FSM)10.6%
School Capacity434 / 420 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsCricketSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessFilm ClubBook ClubGardeningDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: stmarysfinchley.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Mary's CofE 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.