Sunnyfields Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Sunnyfields creates a welcoming, respectful community where children feel safe and supported. The school excels at teaching reading, with results consistently above the national average and pupils reading with genuine enthusiasm. Teachers deliver engaging lessons that inspire children to take pride in their learning and respond well to feedback on how to improve.
Key Strengths
- Strong behaviour and respect - pupils show consistently high standards of behaviour and mix well together in this diverse environment
- Effective progress in reading - phonics check results consistently above national average with pupils reading with enthusiasm and confidence
- Early years development - well-resourced indoor and outdoor environment with plentiful child-initiated activities
- Safeguarding arrangements - all statutory requirements met with staff vigilant in identifying at-risk pupils
- Engaging teaching - teachers plan stimulating activities that encourage pupils to be active participants in their own learning
Areas for Improvement
- Progress gaps between groups - some boys in early years and key stage 1, disadvantaged pupils, and girls in key stage 2 mathematics not making same substantial progress as peers
- Challenge for most able pupils - sometimes lack sufficient challenge, particularly in mathematics where there is over-reliance on practising skills rather than problem-solving and reasoning
- Early years links - need to strengthen connections between nursery and reception so children make faster progress
- Girls' achievement in key stage 2 - girls continuing to achieve lower than boys in reading, writing and mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with all statutory requirements met, a strong culture prioritising child safety, close work with families, regular staff training, and pupils confident to share concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Junior Travel Ambassadors, Mediators, Playground Friends, stay and play sessions
Sunnyfields Primary School continues to be a good school with a nurturing, supportive environment where pupils thrive academically and emotionally. The leadership team has maintained educational quality since the last inspection in 2011.
At a Glance
32.4%
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 remained stable at around 90%. Maths has declined from 92% to 87%. Writing has improved from 81% to 87%.
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
251 pupils
272 capacity
21 spare places available
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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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.84082%
Overall absence
6.38298%
Persistent absence
188
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
Sunnyfields Primary School
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
North London Grammar School
Tiferes High School
Kisharon School
Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls
Hendon School
St James' Catholic High School
Hasmonean High School for Boys
Hasmonean High School for Girls
Saracens High School
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