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St Mary's CofE Primary School

St Mary's CofE Primary School

Barnet, N3 1BTPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

103%

Capacity

434

Pupils

2.2x

Demand

About St Mary's CofE Primary School

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 434 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Mary's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stefan Roos, it falls under Barnet local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 823rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 80 in Barnet.

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 121 applications for 55 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Mary's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Book Club, Gardening and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, St Mary's CofE 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 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

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)

823rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 10%

214th of 1,592

In London

Top 25%

11th of 80

In Barnet

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

84%

Expected Standard

16%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 108
Expected:93%
Higher:36%
Writing
Expected:93%
Higher:18%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:87%
Higher:31%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +2%

'22/23

82%

'23/24

84%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

55

Applications

121

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

45 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's CofE Primary School

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.

Contact Information

02083430866www.stmarysfinchley.co.uk

Dollis Park, London

Barnet, N3 1BT

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Dollis Park, London

Barnet, N3 1BT

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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