Hadley Wood Primary School has closed (Wednesday 30 September 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Hadley Wood Primary School.
Hadley Wood Primary School, Barnet
Hadley Wood Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Barnet. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 14 schools in Barnet with published results, and 1st 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 (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Enfield (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Hadley Wood Primary School in detail
Hadley Wood Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, coding, art and forest school.
The school runs after-school care.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Hadley Wood Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 81% in Enfield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 100% 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 Hadley Wood Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Hadley Wood Primary School as their first choice and 116 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Hadley Wood Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hadley Wood Primary School are Hadley Wood Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Monken Hadley CofE Primary School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 100% maths); Livingstone Primary and Nursery School (1.1 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 79% maths); and Cromer Road Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 90% maths).
Hadley Wood Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Hadley Wood Primary SchoolMonken Hadley CofE Primary SchoolLivingstone Primary and Nursery SchoolCromer Road Primary School
Who goes there
8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 25.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (29%), Mixed (21%) and Asian (12%).
In 2026, 12 pupils (5.8%) received SEN support and 7 (3.4%) 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
Hadley Wood Primary School had 13 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 railway station is Hadley Wood Rail Station, about 280 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hadley Wood, 300 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hadley Wood Primary 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 17 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Enfield (407).
Suspensions and exclusions
Hadley Wood Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hadley Wood Primary provides a nurturing environment where children feel safe and confident, combined with ambitious teaching that ensures they achieve well across a broad curriculum. The school's core values of being confident, capable and caring are embedded throughout daily life, and there are excellent opportunities for pupils to develop independence and resilience through clubs, responsibilities and careful transition planning.
Key Strengths
- Carefully planned curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge step-by-step and retain learning effectively
- Strong focus on reading with a structured phonics programme and books chosen to reflect diversity
- High expectations and effective teaching with prompt feedback to address misconceptions
- Well-supported pupils with SEND who study the same curriculum as their peers
- Rich range of enrichment clubs and activities with high pupil participation
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment strategies in PE and music need to be more systematically developed so leaders can quickly identify pupils who need extra support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff, required checks on employees, weekly safety updates, and quick action to support pupils and families when concerns arise.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, Zumba, cooking clubs, class-based roles (book monitors, eco monitors), school council membership
Hadley Wood Primary School is judged Good overall, with particular strengths in curriculum planning, reading instruction, and pupil wellbeing. The school was previously rated Outstanding 14 years ago and maintains high standards with warm, respectful relationships between staff and pupils.
At a Glance
8.3%
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 remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 93% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 93% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hadley Wood Primary School.
- Hadley Wood WraparoundAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hadley Wood Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hadley Wood Primary School is in Enfield; for families living there:
Apply to Enfield for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Hadley Wood Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
208 pupils
210 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 Enfield council
Places available
3,962
Applications
3,263
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Enfield council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
9.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
109
Boys
97
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,488
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,638
Per pupil
£1247k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
7.1%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hadley Wood Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hadley Wood Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hadley Wood Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Hadley Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hadley Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hadley Wood Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hadley Wood Primary School is oversubscribed, Enfield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hadley Wood Primary School?
Hadley Wood Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Hadley Wood Primary School?
Classes at Hadley Wood Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hadley Wood Primary School?
Hadley Wood Primary School has around 206 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hadley Wood Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Hadley Wood Primary School in 2024/25. 7.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hadley Wood Primary School?
Apply through Enfield's coordinated admissions process, naming Hadley Wood 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 Hadley Wood Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Hadley Wood Wraparound (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Hadley Wood Primary School?
Hadley Wood Primary School is at Courtleigh Avenue, Hadley Wood, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 0HT.