Foulds School, Barnet
Foulds School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Barnet. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 14 schools in Barnet with published results, and 1,291st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Foulds School in detail
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Foulds School 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 rose from 82% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Foulds School
For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Foulds School as their first choice and 167 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Foulds School are Christ Church Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Underhill School (0.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 85% maths); Whitings Hill Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 87% maths); and St Catherine's RC School (0.9 miles, Good, 97% reading, 95% maths).
Foulds School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Christ Church Primary SchoolUnderhill SchoolWhitings Hill Primary SchoolSt Catherine's RC School
Who goes there
6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 45% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (44%), Mixed (18%) and Asian (11%).
In 2026, 30 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 11 (3.5%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Foulds School had 20 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 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 High Barnet Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Alston Road High Barnet (->e), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Foulds School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 128 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370).
Suspensions and exclusions
Foulds School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Foulds School are Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (0.1 miles); Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.7 miles); Ark Pioneer Academy (1.1 miles); and The Totteridge Academy (1.3 miles).
Queen Elizabeth's School, BarnetQueen Elizabeth's Girls' SchoolArk Pioneer AcademyThe 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); 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Foulds School is a warm, family-like community where children are genuinely happy and excited about learning. Teachers know each child and their family incredibly well, with high expectations for all pupils including those with additional needs. The school offers far more than just academics - with carefully planned visits, character development, and a wealth of clubs helping every child thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Carefully designed curriculum in every subject that goes beyond national expectations and is logically sequenced from Reception onwards -
- Strong focus on reading with consistent staff training, thorough assessment, and pupils catching up quickly if they fall behind -
- Exemplary behaviour throughout the school with pupils concentrating on learning and showing very positive attitudes -
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through effective partnerships with outside agencies and expert staff guidance -
- Character development and preparation for modern Britain through British Values teaching and leadership opportunities like eco-committee and sports captains
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Gymnastics, Spanish, football, computing
Foulds School is a good primary school where pupils arrive with enthusiasm and are welcomed by staff who have exceptionally high expectations. The school provides an aspirational curriculum that goes well beyond national expectations, with pupils displaying exemplary behaviour and a genuine passion for learning.
At a Glance
6.6%
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 improved from 82% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 82% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
27.4
Infant (KS1)
30.2
KS2
10
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 Foulds School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Foulds School.
- LBL FouldsAt the school · Not yet graded
- MultiSports Activity Camp FouldsAt the school · Not yet graded
- art-K High Barnet180m away · Not yet graded
- Little Voices North London - High Barnet390m away · Not yet graded
- Let's Get Learning850m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Foulds School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Foulds 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
- 31
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 26 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
7 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
313 pupils
315 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Barnet
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Barnet
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
12.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
318
Total Pupils
167
Boys
151
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
15.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,669
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,354
Per pupil
£1814k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
4.3%
Persistent absence
282
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 Foulds School
What are SATs results like at Foulds School?
Of the pupils at Foulds School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Foulds School's Ofsted rating?
Foulds School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Foulds School?
No fixed boundary. When Foulds 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 Foulds School?
Foulds School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Foulds School?
Classes at Foulds School average 28.8 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 Foulds School?
Foulds School has around 318 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Foulds School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Foulds School in 2024/25. 4.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Foulds School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Foulds 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 Foulds School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: LBL Foulds (registered, not yet graded) and MultiSports Activity Camp Foulds (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Foulds School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 26 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 7 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 Foulds School?
Foulds School is at Byng Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4NR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)