Trent CofE Primary School

About Trent CofE Primary School

Trent CofE Primary School in Barnet is a Church of England state primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11, and it is running very close to full capacity with 208 pupils against a school capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.1 per cent, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent local intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 93 total applications for just 29 places, making it oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 3.21. Of those applicants, 29 put the school as their first preference, and 23 first-preference offers were made, indicating that while competition is high, a first-choice application gives a reasonable chance of a place. The school’s religious character as CofE may influence admissions criteria, so parents should check the oversubscription policy carefully.

Academically, Trent CofE Primary performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Barnet LA average of 73 per cent. The school’s ranking score of 77 places it 34th out of 80 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 25 per cent nationally. Subject-level results are strong: 90 per cent met expectations in both maths and writing, and 87 per cent in reading. Higher-standard attainment is also solid, with 40 per cent of pupils reaching a higher score in reading, 30 per cent in writing and 23 per cent in maths. Average scaled scores of 107 in maths and 108 in reading are comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 confirmed it remains Outstanding, upgrading from a Good rating in its previous graded inspection in 2016.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, outdoor playground, sensory room, playing fields, art studios, dining hall and chapel. Sports provision covers football, dance, tennis, gymnastics, cricket, cross country and swimming, while clubs include chess, coding and science club. For pupils with additional needs, the school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With its strong academic outcomes, Outstanding Ofsted rating and high demand, Trent CofE Primary is well suited to families in Barnet who prioritise a faith-based education with proven results. The nearest other Outstanding-rated primary is Livingstone Primary and Nursery School, 1.1 km away, so this is a competitive but achievable option for local families.

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