Northside Primary School, London
Northside Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 716th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barnet (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Northside Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Northside Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 86% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Northside Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Northside Primary School as their first choice and 139 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Northside Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Northside Primary School are Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 94% maths); Moss Hall Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 91% reading, 92% maths); Moss Hall Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); and Summerside Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 87% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Northside Primary School.
Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary SchoolMoss Hall Junior SchoolMoss Hall Infant SchoolSummerside Primary Academy
Who goes there
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 64.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (18%), other ethnic groups (16%) and White British (14%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Woodside Park, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Torrington Park, 190 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Northside Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Northside Primary School are St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (0.1 miles), Finchley Catholic High School (0.5 miles), Wren Academy Finchley (0.5 miles) and The Compton School (0.8 miles).
St Michael's Catholic Grammar SchoolFinchley Catholic High SchoolWren Academy FinchleyThe Compton School
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
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 March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Northside Primary is an exciting place where children thrive. The school has exceptionally high standards for behaviour and creates a truly inclusive community where every child feels welcomed and supported. Teachers are skilled at teaching reading and maths, and the school offers wonderful enrichment activities including clubs, trips, music lessons, and leadership opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils are polite, respectful and highly motivated to learn
- Excellent early reading provision with ambitious phonics teaching and well-matched reading books
- Strong personal and social education programme that promotes inclusion and develops leadership skills
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs who are fully involved in lessons
- High attendance levels and staff commitment to pupils' wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- Some wider curriculum subjects lack focus on developing pupils' understanding of key concepts
- Activities in some subjects overly emphasise writing skills rather than subject learning itself
- Work on developing important vocabulary in wider curriculum subjects is less firmly established in older year groups
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture of safeguarding, regular staff guidance, and good partnership working with external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening club, netball, basketball, instrument lessons with concerts, eco-ambassador roles, school outings and trips, leadership roles
Northside Primary School is a good school where pupils appreciate the care shown by staff and enjoy coming to learn. The school has high expectations, strong behaviour standards, and a carefully planned curriculum enriched by engaging experiences outside the classroom.
At a Glance
15.0%
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 declined from 86% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 82% to 63% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Northside Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Northside Primary School.
- VAKS Ltd200m away · Not yet graded
- North Finchley Tutors890m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Northside Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Northside 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
- 113
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 113 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 97 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
18 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
101%
Over capacity
211 pupils
210 places
1 pupil over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
49
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
24.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
254
Total Pupils
136
Boys
118
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
23.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,627
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,274
Per pupil
£1451k
Total funding
£47k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
3.7%
Persistent absence
188
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 Northside Primary School
What are SATs results like at Northside Primary School?
Of the pupils at Northside Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Northside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2009 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Northside Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Northside 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 Northside Primary School?
Northside 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 Northside Primary School?
Classes at Northside Primary School average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Northside Primary School?
Northside Primary School has around 254 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Northside Primary School?
3% of sessions were missed at Northside Primary School in 2024/25. 3.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Northside Primary School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Northside 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 Northside Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Northside Primary School: VAKS Ltd (200m away, registered, not yet graded) and North Finchley Tutors (890m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Northside Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 113 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 97 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 18 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 Northside Primary School?
Northside Primary School is at 2 Albert Street, North Finchley, London, N12 8JP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)