Queenswell Junior School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Queenswell Junior School excels at helping all children make good progress, no matter their background or starting point. The school is particularly strong in mathematics and has excellent support systems for pupils who need extra help or additional challenge. Teachers create an interesting curriculum with links between subjects that keeps children engaged and eager to learn.
Key Strengths
- All groups of pupils make good progress regardless of their starting points, with particularly rapid progress for those at risk of falling behind
- Standards in mathematics are significantly above the national average, and reading and writing standards match national averages
- Strong support from teaching assistants, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and the most able
- Good behaviour throughout the school with pupils showing courtesy and respect
- Effective use of pupil progress information to plan targeted support and challenge for all learners
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough teaching is outstanding - more teachers need to match the best teaching in the school
- Teachers do not always move the most able pupils on to harder work promptly enough when they demonstrate understanding
- Marking quality is inconsistent across classes and some pupils do not apply their targets when writing in other subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with thorough policies in place and staff commitment to pupil safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Out and About group
Queenswell Junior School is a good school that has improved significantly since the last inspection. Pupils' achievement has improved across all groups, with standards now matching national averages in reading and writing, and significantly above average in mathematics.
At a Glance
35.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has improved from 72% to 77%.
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
10.0
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
11
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
257 pupils
240 capacity
17 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Barnet
Places available
4,376
Applications
3,709
Got 1st preference
84.3%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Primary admissions across Barnet (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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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
6.56529%
Overall absence
19.42446%
Persistent absence
278
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Queenswell Junior School
Orange Tree School
Pavilion Study Centre
Finchley Catholic High School
St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School
Oak Hill School
The Holmewood School
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Wren Academy Finchley
Friern Barnet School
Dwight School London
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