Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Blessed Dominic has made excellent progress in English, with Year 6 pupils now achieving above the national average. The school uses engaging teaching methods including drama, class readers from well-loved authors, and real-life projects that capture pupils' imagination. Staff are particularly skilled at supporting pupils who are learning English as an additional language, helping them make rapid progress.
Key Strengths
- Year 6 pupils achieved above national average in reading and writing, with many exceeding expected levels
- Effective teaching of phonics with pupils performing better than average in Year 1 screening
- Drama and speaking and listening opportunities used well to build pupils' confidence and communication skills
- Strong pupil engagement with reading - pupils read widely and write at length across different forms
- Pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and those learning English as an additional language make good progress
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers' written feedback is not precise enough to help pupils know how to improve their work
- Inconsistent standards of presentation and handwriting across the school
- Too few pupils in Key Stage 1 reaching higher levels in reading, though current Year 2 showing better progress
Extracurricular Activities
International Evenings featuring stories, dances and songs from around the world
This was a subject inspection focusing on English. The school's overall effectiveness in English is good, with steady improvement in pupil achievement over the last three years.
At a Glance
18.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
76 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 78%. Maths has declined from 92% to 76%. Writing has declined from 88% to 78%.
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
16
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
452 pupils
472 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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Admissions Demand - Barnet
Places available
4,376
Applications
3,709
Got 1st preference
84.3%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Primary admissions across Barnet (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.99454%
Overall absence
9.43396%
Persistent absence
371
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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