Martin Primary School, London
Martin Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 334th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Martin Primary School in detail
Martin Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is a happy and welcoming place where children and adults feel safe, respected, valued and inspired to achieve their very best. We offer a stimulating and challenging curriculum and we strive for excellence in all areas."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Martin Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 87% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Martin Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 61 families put Martin Primary School as their first choice and 161 named it as one of their preferences, for 70 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Martin Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Martin Primary School are Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); Tudor Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 86% maths); Coldfall Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 91% maths); and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.7 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths).
Martin Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolTudor Primary SchoolColdfall Primary SchoolOur Lady of Lourdes RC School
Who goes there
66.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (30%), Mixed (19%) and other ethnic groups (9%).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is East Finchley Underground Station, about 870 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is East Finchley Library (->n), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Martin Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Martin Primary School are The Archer Academy (0.2 miles), Bishop Douglass School Finchley (0.4 miles), Fortismere School (0.8 miles) and Christ's College Finchley (0.9 miles).
The Archer AcademyBishop Douglass School FinchleyFortismere SchoolChrist's College Finchley
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
28.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 81% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
25.1
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
22
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Martin Primary School
2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
17th July 2026
17 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Martin Primary School.
- Accelerate SportsAt the school · Not yet graded
- LBL After School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Fixation Academy of Performing Arts Martin Primary Holiday CampAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kumon Finchley East Study CentreAt the school · Not yet graded
- Rising Stars Activities380m away · Not yet graded
- Party on a Cloud at Tudor Primary950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Martin Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Martin Primary 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
- 42
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 31 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot.
8 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
595 pupils
647 places
52 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 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
88
SEN Support
26
EHC Plans
18.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
622
Total Pupils
319
Boys
303
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
37
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,646
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,955
Per pupil
£4080k
Total funding
£289k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
7.9%
Persistent absence
545
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 Martin Primary School
What are SATs results like at Martin Primary School?
Of the pupils at Martin Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Martin Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Martin Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Martin Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Martin Primary 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 Martin Primary School?
Martin Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 647 places.
How big are the classes at Martin Primary School?
Classes at Martin Primary School average 27.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Martin Primary School?
Martin Primary School has around 622 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Martin Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Martin Primary School in 2024/25. 7.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Martin Primary School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Martin 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 Martin Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs at the school: Accelerate Sports (registered, not yet graded), LBL After School Club (registered, not yet graded), Fixation Academy of Performing Arts Martin Primary Holiday Camp (registered, not yet graded) and Kumon Finchley East Study Centre (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 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 Martin Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 31 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot. 8 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 Martin Primary School?
Martin Primary School is at Plane Tree Walk, East Finchley, London, N2 9JP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)