Coldfall Primary School, London
Coldfall Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 132nd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 941st of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Haringey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Coldfall Primary School in detail
Coldfall Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, multi-sports, cross-country and yoga.
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care until 6:00pm.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Coldfall Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 82% in Haringey and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Coldfall Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 85 families put Coldfall Primary School as their first choice and 280 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Coldfall Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Coldfall Primary School are Eden Primary (0.1 miles, Good, 97% reading, 97% maths); Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 96% maths); Coppetts Wood Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 50% reading, 50% maths); and Martin Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 86% maths).
Coldfall Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Eden PrimaryOur Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary SchoolCoppetts Wood Primary SchoolMartin Primary School
What parents say
308 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Coldfall Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 52.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (36%), Mixed (18%) and Black (7%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is East Finchley, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Everington Road (->n), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 372 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Haringey (982).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Coldfall Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Coldfall Primary School are Fortismere School (0.3 miles), The Archer Academy (0.7 miles), Alexandra Park School (0.8 miles) and The Compton School (1 mile).
Fortismere SchoolThe Archer AcademyAlexandra Park SchoolThe Compton School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Coldfall Primary School combines excellent academic teaching with outstanding personal development. Pupils achieve high results while also developing into kind, respectful individuals who understand the importance of helping others. The school offers a rich range of experiences both in and out of the classroom, from tree climbing at break time to drama, capoeira, and cooking clubs.
Key Strengths
- High ambition for all pupils with excellent academic results in national assessments
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with knowledge carefully sequenced so pupils build understanding over time
- Strong love of reading fostered across the school with effective phonics teaching from early years
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils are respectful, kind and treat each other fairly
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs through expert partnerships and effective teaching adaptations
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Capoeira, drama, cooking, sporting competitions, national musical events, tree climbing, piano playing, dancing, outdoor play activities
Coldfall Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils achieve high results and develop into well-rounded individuals. The school has a broad, ambitious curriculum delivered highly effectively with strong support for all learners.
At a Glance
12.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
308 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 78% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
21
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Coldfall Primary School
Weekly reminder - 2026-2027 New Term Reminders
21 Aug 2026
Weekly reminder 20th July - 28th August 2026
20 Jul 2026
Weekly reminder 22nd - 26th July 2026
23 Jun 2026
Weekly reminder 15th - 19th July 2026
16 Jun 2026
Weekly reminder 8th - 12th July 2026
9 Jun 2026
Weekly reminder 1st - 5th July 2026
29 May 2026
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Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Coldfall Primary School.
- The Strings Club - Muswell Hill (Coldfall Primary)At the school · Not yet graded
- eAssistant - ColdfallAt the school · Not yet graded
- Act Out Performing Arts620m away · Not yet graded
- Accelerate Sports970m away · Not yet graded
- LBL After School Club970m away · Not yet graded
- Fixation Academy of Performing Arts Martin Primary Holiday Camp970m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Coldfall Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Haringey. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Coldfall Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Coldfall Primary School is in Haringey; for families living there:
Apply to Haringey for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 14 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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 Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 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
99%
Near capacity
628 pupils
630 places
2 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 Haringey council
Places available
2,820
Applications
2,193
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All primary applications across Haringey council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
109
SEN Support
26
EHC Plans
19.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
684
Total Pupils
392
Boys
292
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
35
Teachers
19.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,147
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,531
Per pupil
£3670k
Total funding
£76k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
5.3%
Persistent absence
564
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 Coldfall Primary School
What are SATs results like at Coldfall Primary School?
Of the pupils at Coldfall Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 94% reached the expected standard in reading and 91% did so in maths.
What is Coldfall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coldfall Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Coldfall Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Coldfall Primary School is oversubscribed, Haringey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Coldfall Primary School?
Coldfall 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 Coldfall Primary School?
Classes at Coldfall Primary School average 29.3 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Coldfall Primary School?
Coldfall Primary School has around 684 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Coldfall Primary School?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Coldfall Primary School in 2024/25. 5.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Coldfall Primary School?
Apply through Haringey's coordinated admissions process, naming Coldfall 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 Coldfall Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: The Strings Club - Muswell Hill (Coldfall Primary) (registered, not yet graded) and eAssistant - Coldfall (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Coldfall Primary School's term dates?
Coldfall Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Haringey. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Coldfall Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 14 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Coldfall Primary School?
Coldfall Primary School is at Coldfall Avenue, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1HS.
Sources: Haringey term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)