St Mary's CofE Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Mary's excels at teaching the fundamentals of reading, writing and maths in a well-sequenced way that helps all pupils progress confidently. The school is highly inclusive, providing precise support for pupils with SEND so they learn successfully alongside their peers. Beyond academics, the school offers extensive enrichment including music lessons for all pupils, sports, debating and arts - with genuine effort to ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND fully participate.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading support helps pupils keep up and progress confidently
- Strong mathematics teaching with clear sequencing helps pupils explain their reasoning with precision
- Inclusive and well-matched support for pupils with SEND who make secure progress from their starting points
- Rich enrichment opportunities including music, sports, debating and arts with high participation from all pupils
- Highly positive school culture with holistic approach to pupils' academic, social and emotional development
Areas for Improvement
- Behaviour routines and expectations need further embedding across the school, though leaders' actions are already having a positive effect
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met, pupil concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music lessons for all pupils, sports clubs, debating, arts, educational trips, digital leadership roles, sports leadership, reflection and calm spaces
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a strong Church of England primary school in Finchley, London, where pupils build secure foundations in reading, writing and mathematics with outcomes consistently above national averages.
At a Glance
9.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 86%. Writing has remained stable at around 91%.
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
16
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
431 pupils
420 capacity
11 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(107)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.15942%
Overall absence
7.96703%
Persistent absence
364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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