Alma Primary, London
Alma Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Jewish religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 334th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barnet (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Alma Primary in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Alma Primary reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Alma Primary
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Alma Primary as their first choice and 83 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Alma Primary are St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School (0.1 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Queenswell Infant & Nursery School (0.2 miles, Good); Queenswell Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 80% maths); and All Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20 (0.3 miles, Good, 97% reading, 87% maths).
Alma Primary's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolQueenswell Infant & Nursery SchoolQueenswell Junior SchoolAll Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20
Who goes there
3.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 26.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (53%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 26 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 3 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Alma Primary had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Totteridge & Whetstone Station, about 470 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sweets Way, 20 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Alma Primary issued 6 suspensions, 3.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Alma Primary are Finchley Catholic High School (0.4 miles), St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School (0.9 miles), St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (1 mile) and The Totteridge Academy (1.4 miles).
Finchley Catholic High SchoolSt Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox SchoolSt Michael's Catholic Grammar SchoolThe Totteridge Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
3.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Alma Primary
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Alma Primary.
- All About Kidz N20320m away · Not yet graded
- Smart Play - Sacred Heart Primary School770m away · Not yet graded
- Sacred Heart N20 9JU Non Stop Action770m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Alma Primary from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Alma Primary is in Barnet; for families living there:
Apply to Barnet for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 77
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 77 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 66 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
193 pupils
210 places
17 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,268
Applications
3,649
Got 1st preference
86.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All primary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
15.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
185
Total Pupils
90
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
10.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,139
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,781
Per pupil
£1159k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
6.6%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Alma Primary
What are SATs results like at Alma Primary?
Of the pupils at Alma Primary who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Alma Primary's Ofsted rating?
Alma Primary was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
What is the catchment area for Alma Primary?
No fixed boundary. When Alma Primary is oversubscribed, Barnet allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Alma Primary?
Alma Primary was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Alma Primary?
Classes at Alma Primary average 26.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Alma Primary?
Alma Primary has around 185 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Alma Primary?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Alma Primary in 2024/25. 6.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Alma Primary?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Alma Primary on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Alma Primary have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Alma Primary: All About Kidz N20 (320m away, registered, not yet graded), Smart Play - Sacred Heart Primary School (770m away, registered, not yet graded) and Sacred Heart N20 9JU Non Stop Action (770m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Alma Primary?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 77 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 66 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Alma Primary?
Alma Primary is at Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0LP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)