The Annunciation RC Junior School

About The Annunciation RC Junior School

The Annunciation RC Junior School was rated Outstanding across all categories in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a clear step up from its previous Good rating in 2017. This small Roman Catholic primary in Barnet, with 176 pupils, serves the 7-11 age range and its academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results. While 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, that figure sits below the Barnet local authority average of 73%. The school’s ranking within the borough reflects this: it places 63rd out of 80 primary schools, putting it in the bottom quarter locally. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. In maths, 86% of pupils reached the expected standard and the average score was 105, while in reading 72% met expectations with an average score of 104. The proportion reaching the higher standard in maths and reading was 26% each, and 18% achieved that level in writing.

The Ofsted report from October 2023 awarded top marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is a school that has clearly improved since its last graded inspection, when it was judged Good overall. The progress scores for reading, writing and maths are not available in the data, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. But the raw attainment figures show a school where the majority of children are meeting national expectations, particularly in maths. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 25.6%, which is above the national average, and the school’s capacity is 240, meaning there is some room to grow from its current roll of 176. The school is one of 14 Outstanding primaries in Barnet, a competitive local authority with 91 primary schools in total.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, playing fields, art studios, an ICT suite, a sports hall and a chapel. Sports provision covers gymnastics, athletics, swimming, cricket and rounders, while extracurricular clubs include drama, science club, coding and eco club. For pupils with additional needs, the school supports moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary, so faith may be a factor for some families considering it. Admissions data is not provided, but with a capacity of 240 and only 176 pupils on roll, the school is not currently oversubscribed. This could make it a more accessible option for families seeking an Outstanding-rated school in Barnet, particularly those who value a smaller, faith-based setting. The nearest Outstanding alternative is Goldbeaters Primary School, 0.9 km away.

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