St Mary's CofE Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dollis Park, London, Barnet, N3 1BT |
| Headteacher | Stefan Roos |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Number of Pupils | 434 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.6% |
| School Capacity | 434 / 420 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
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
214th of 1,592
In London
11th of 80
In Barnet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
84%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
121
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
Dollis Park, London
Barnet, N3 1BT
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