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The Annunciation RC Junior School

Barnet, HA8 9HQPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,199
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressThe Meads, Edgware, Barnet, HA8 9HQ
HeadteacherJennifer O'Prey
Local AuthorityBarnet
Number of Pupils176
Free School Meals (FSM)25.6%
School Capacity176 / 240 (73% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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