Hadley Wood Primary School, Barnet
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 100%. Maths has improved from 93% to 100%. Writing has improved from 93% to 100%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
206 pupils
210 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Barnet
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Barnet
Admissions Demand - Enfield
Places available
3,990
Applications
3,309
Got 1st preference
95.2%
Got preferred school
99.7%
Primary admissions across Enfield (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.32186%
Overall absence
7.10383%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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