Tetherdown Primary School, London

In its own words: "Our philosophy is rooted in the happiness and safety of our children. Children learn best when they are happy, feel secure and supported and are able to engage with their learning. Developing a sense of belonging is crucial to the children's learning journey."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 30 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Tetherdown Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 82% in Haringey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 95% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Tetherdown Primary School as their first choice and 209 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Tetherdown Primary School are St James Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 96% maths); Eden Primary (0.5 miles, Good, 97% reading, 97% maths); and Muswell Hill Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 93% reading, 88% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Tetherdown Primary School.

3.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 38.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (36%), Mixed (14%) and Asian (6%).

In 2026, 66 pupils (16.8%) received SEN support and 9 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest tram or metro stop is East Finchley, about 860 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Midhurst Avenue (->w), 350 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Tetherdown Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 316 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Haringey (982).

In 2024/25, Tetherdown Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Tetherdown Primary School are Fortismere School (0.3 miles), The Archer Academy (0.8 miles) and Highgate Wood Secondary School (0.9 miles).