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Wessex Gardens Primary School

Barnet, NW11 9RRPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#4,972
of 13,686 nationally

About Wessex Gardens Primary School

Wessex Gardens Primary School in Barnet has turned a corner academically. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, the school was awarded a Good rating overall, a clear step up from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2023. The most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which sits at 68%. That is slightly below the Barnet local authority average of 73%, but it is a solid result for a school where over a third of pupils (34.8%) are eligible for free school meals. The school’s early years provision was rated Outstanding, and every other category inspected — quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management — was judged Good. This suggests a school that has stabilised and is now building momentum from a strong foundation in the youngest years.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWessex Gardens, Golders Green, London, Barnet, NW11 9RR
HeadteacherAlexander Banks
Local AuthorityBarnet
Number of Pupils239
Free School Meals (FSM)34.8%
School Capacity239 / 390 (61% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubDramaBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wessex Gardens Primary School

Wessex Gardens Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.