St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
94%
Capacity
296
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 296 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Vincent's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marie Tuohy, it falls under Barnet local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2910th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 80 in Barnet.
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 30 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Athletics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, St Vincent's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | The Ridgeway, London, Barnet, NW7 1EJ |
| Headteacher | Marie Tuohy |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Number of Pupils | 296 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.2% |
| School Capacity | 296 / 315 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2910th of 13,686
Nationally
610th of 1,592
In London
41st of 80
In Barnet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
74%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Ridgeway, London
Barnet, NW7 1EJ
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