Whitings Hill Primary School

About Whitings Hill Primary School

Whitings Hill Primary School is a school that local parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 177 applications for just 59 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. Of those 177 applications, 84 were first-preference choices, and the school was able to offer places to 58 of those families. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation among Barnet parents. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, serving children from age 3 to 11, and it also has a nursery provision. It is a non-religious school, with a religious character listed as 'Does not apply'. The current headteacher is Deepa Samani, and the school is operating above its official capacity of 420 pupils, with 471 children currently on roll.

Academically, Whitings Hill performs well, particularly in reading and maths. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which matches the Barnet local authority average of 73%. However, the school’s scores in individual subjects are notably higher: 88% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, 85% in maths, and 82% in writing. At the higher standard, 43% achieved in reading and 33% in maths. The average scaled scores were 108 for reading and 106 for maths. Nationally, the school ranks in the top 25% of all primary schools based on its combined RWM expected score, and it sits 43rd out of 80 primary schools in Barnet. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2023, awarded the school Outstanding across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The early years provision was also rated Outstanding.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, dining hall, playing fields, music rooms, and a Forest School. Sports on offer include football, cricket, dance, swimming, athletics, and tennis, while clubs include science, book club, gardening, and choir. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 27.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. Given its strong academic results, Outstanding Ofsted rating, and high demand for places, Whitings Hill is a solid choice for families in Barnet who are looking for a well-regarded local primary, though securing a place will require a first-preference application given the competition.

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