Barnfield Primary School, Edgware
Barnfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Edgware. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 14 schools in Edgware with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barnet (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Barnfield Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Barnfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 79% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Barnfield Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 51 families put Barnfield Primary School as their first choice and 163 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Barnfield Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Barnfield Primary School are Shalom Noam Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths); The Annunciation Catholic Infant School (0.2 miles, Good); Goldbeaters Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 82% maths); and Menorah Foundation School (0.5 miles, Good, 96% reading, 98% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Barnfield Primary School.
Shalom Noam Primary SchoolThe Annunciation Catholic Infant SchoolGoldbeaters Primary SchoolMenorah Foundation School
Who goes there
78.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (22%), Asian (17%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 43 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 31 (6.8%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Burnt Oak Station, about 210 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Watling Avenue Burnt Oak, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 628 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Barnfield Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Barnfield Primary School are Saracens High School (0.8 miles), Kingsbury High School (0.9 miles), Canons High School (1 mile) and St James' Catholic High School (1 mile).
Saracens High SchoolKingsbury High SchoolCanons High SchoolSt James' Catholic High School
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Barnfield excels at teaching reading, with well-trained staff and effective support helping all children become confident readers. The school cares about developing the whole child - not just academics - through diverse experiences like museum visits and learning about different cultures. Pupils have real opportunities to lead and make decisions, from eco-warriors to playground mediators, creating a strong sense of community pride.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching with significant improvements in reading outcomes
- Well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge sequentially across subjects
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs
- Wide range of leadership opportunities helping pupils develop responsibility
- Good behaviour and attendance, with clear expectations consistently applied
Areas for Improvement
- Some newer subjects need better embedding and assessment to check pupils' understanding
- Gaps in prior knowledge not always identified or addressed in newer curriculum areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs including archery, gardening, choir, Performing Arts Club, eco-warriors, Playground Squad, reading buddies
Barnfield Primary School is rated Good overall, with leaders ambitious for all pupils to succeed. The school provides a well-designed curriculum and pupils behave well, feel safe, and enjoy learning.
At a Glance
27.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
28.8
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Barnfield Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Barnfield Primary School.
- Zidannes Sports School Ltd800m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Barnfield Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Barnfield Primary School 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
- 122
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 19
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 122 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 19 serious and 102 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
20 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
100%
Full
420 pupils
420 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Edgware
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Edgware
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
31
EHC Plans
16.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
459
Total Pupils
231
Boys
228
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
24.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,042
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,149
Per pupil
£2870k
Total funding
£150k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
14.2%
Persistent absence
381
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
Barnfield Primary School
Questions parents ask about Barnfield Primary School
What are SATs results like at Barnfield Primary School?
Of the pupils at Barnfield Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Barnfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barnfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Barnfield Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Barnfield Primary School is oversubscribed, Barnet allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Barnfield Primary School?
Barnfield Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Barnfield Primary School?
Classes at Barnfield Primary School average 29.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Barnfield Primary School?
Barnfield Primary School has around 459 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Barnfield Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Barnfield Primary School in 2024/25. 14.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Barnfield Primary School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Barnfield Primary School 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 Barnfield Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Barnfield Primary School: Zidannes Sports School Ltd (800m 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 Barnfield Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 122 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 19 serious and 102 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 20 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 Barnfield Primary School?
Barnfield Primary School is at Silkstream Road, Edgware, HA8 0DA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)