The Orion Primary School

About The Orion Primary School

The Orion Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 955 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 960 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Chris Flathers, it falls under Barnet local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1846th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 80 in Barnet.

The Orion Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 380 applications for 116 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 166 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at The Orion Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Dance, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Eco Club, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, The Orion 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.

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