Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School, London

Outstanding
Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Roman Catholic
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~417m)Possible (~595m)Unlikely (~774m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Stephen McNicholas
Pupils:432 / 420 capacity
LA:Haringey
Phone:02084446894
Address:Pages Lane, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1PS
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 18 June 2024View full report
URN:102142
UKPRN:10071642
Diocese:Archdiocese of Westminster
Constituency:Hornsey and Friern Barnet
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This is an outstanding school where all pupils are valued and achieve very well. Teachers deliver engaging, well-planned lessons with excellent subject knowledge, while the school prioritises children's safety and wellbeing. Strong Catholic values create an inclusive community where pupils develop respect, tolerance and a positive understanding of diversity.

Key Strengths

  • Outstanding progress in reading, writing and maths with high attainment across the school
  • Excellent teaching with strong subject knowledge, well-planned lessons and engaging activities
  • Outstanding behaviour and attendance, with pupils showing highly positive attitudes to learning
  • Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs ensuring they make sustained progress
  • Outstanding spiritual, moral, social and cultural development promoting respect, tolerance and British values

Areas for Improvement

  • Increase adult support and challenge for children working independently in the early years

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective, with keeping children safe at the core of school culture, all staff trained and vigilant, strong links with external agencies, and pupils well-educated on online safety.

Extracurricular Activities

Sports coaching and enrichment activities, home learning projects

Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School is an outstanding school where senior leaders embed Catholic values to create an inclusive education with high standards. Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and deliver a broad, rich curriculum that engages pupils and promotes deep understanding.

At a Glance

17.5%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+15ppMaths+10ppWriting+10pp

Reading has improved from 80% to 95%. Maths has improved from 86% to 96%. Writing has improved from 76% to 86%.

Class Sizes

22.9

Avg class size

25.7

Infant (KS1)

29.6

KS2

18

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Pages Hill (->E)
166m · 3 min walk
Creighton Avenue Muswell Hill (S-bound)
226m · 4 min walk
Meadow Drive (Stop CA)
286m · 5 min walk
Alexandra Park Road (Stop CB)
316m · 5 min walk
Colney Hatch Lane / Alexandra Park Road (Stop CS)
323m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

103%

Over capacity

432 pupils

420 capacity

12 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Haringey

Low demand0.81x oversubscription

Places available

2,910

Applications

2,348

Got 1st preference

84.9%

Got preferred school

96.8%

Primary admissions across Haringey (2025/26)

Inspection History(6)

18 June 2024
28 November 2017
OutstandingReport
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
17 January 2013
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.14008%

Overall absence

11.17166%

Persistent absence

367

Enrolments

Authorised4.17742%
Unauthorised0.96266%
Persistent (10%+)11.17166%
Severe (50%+)1.08992%

Absence trend

3.90133%
18/19
2.75496%
20/21
5.0171%
21/22
6.13719%
22/23
5.37338%
23/24
5.14008%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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