The Hyde School, London
The Hyde School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 465th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- 1.5 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barnet (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Hyde School in detail
The Hyde School in its own words
In its own words: "The Our School section provides information about who we are and how our school is led. Here you can read the Headteacher's Welcome, learn about our ethos and vision, meet our staff, and find out about our governance through The Elliot Foundation Academy Trust (TEFAT). This section also highlights the role of our Community Council and our commitment to sustainability."
From the headteacher's welcome: "The Hyde School is a two-form entry school with a nursery, located in Barnet, North London. We are a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming community, and we are proud to be part of The Hyde family . Together, we live by our core values: Care, Forgiveness, Resilience, Respect, Kindness, and Joy ."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at The Hyde School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 82% in reading and 91% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at The Hyde School
For September 2026 entry, 92 families put The Hyde School as their first choice and 212 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 32 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Hyde School are Oliver Goldsmith Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 76% maths); Colindale Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 78% maths); Barnet Hill Academy (0.6 miles); and Beis Yaakov Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 92% reading, 81% maths).
The Hyde School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Oliver Goldsmith Primary SchoolColindale Primary SchoolBarnet Hill AcademyBeis Yaakov Primary School
The trust
The Hyde School is one of 37 schools run by The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Hyde School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 65% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (65%).
Who goes there
78.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (24%), Asian (19%) and Black (11%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hendon Station, about 680 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kingsbury Road, 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The Hyde School issued 3 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Hyde School excels at creating a supportive community where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers use a carefully planned curriculum that helps pupils remember what they learn, and the school quickly identifies and supports any pupils who need extra help - especially those with special educational needs. Beyond academics, the school nurtures happy, responsible citizens through enrichment activities and teaching children about respect, diversity, and healthy lifestyles.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum with excellent implementation - pupils learn and remember knowledge well across all subjects
- Strong phonics programme and reading culture - pupils quickly learn to read and love reading
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND - personalised, effective provision helps all pupils overcome barriers to learning
- High expectations for behaviour with fair, clear systems - lessons run smoothly and attendance is excellent
- Rich personal development opportunities including visits, clubs, and community activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading ambassador roles, science museum visits, gardening club, sewing club, Saturday Project (literacy, numeracy and science activities for Years 3-6), harvest festival collections, visits to local retirement home
The Hyde School is an outstanding primary school in London where pupils are eager to learn, supported by strong relationships with staff. The school provides an ambitious, broad curriculum that helps all pupils, including those with additional needs, achieve highly.
At a Glance
26.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
78 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 91% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from The Hyde School
The Hyde Newsletter - 02.10.2026
2 Oct 2026
The Hyde Newsletter - 18.09.2026
18 Sep 2026
The Hyde Newsletter - 10.07.2026
10 Jul 2026
The Hyde Newsletter - 12.06.2026
12 Jun 2026
The Hyde Newsletter - 22.05.2026
22 May 2026
The Hyde Newsletter - 08.05.2026
8 May 2026
From The Hyde School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with The Hyde School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Hyde School.
- Whizkid Wonderland Holiday CampAt the school · Not yet graded
- Ultimate Primary SportsAt the school · Not yet graded
- School Friend Clubs @ Oliver Goldsmith730m away · Not yet graded
- Colindale Home Club and Holiday Camp860m away · Not yet graded
- Motion4Kids BACE HAF950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Hyde School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Hyde School is in Barnet; for families living there:
Apply to Barnet for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 58
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 52 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
423 pupils
420 places
3 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,268
Applications
3,649
Got 1st preference
86.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All primary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.5 first choices per place
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
69
SEN Support
23
EHC Plans
19.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
475
Total Pupils
239
Boys
236
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,518
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,892
Per pupil
£2770k
Total funding
£142k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
12.1%
Persistent absence
373
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
The Hyde School
Questions parents ask about The Hyde School
What are SATs results like at The Hyde School?
Of the pupils at The Hyde School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is The Hyde School's Ofsted rating?
The Hyde School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for The Hyde School?
No fixed boundary. When The Hyde School is oversubscribed, Barnet allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The Hyde School?
The Hyde School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at The Hyde School?
Classes at The Hyde School average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to The Hyde School?
The Hyde School has around 475 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Hyde School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at The Hyde School in 2024/25. 12.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Hyde School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming The Hyde School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does The Hyde School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Whizkid Wonderland Holiday Camp (registered, not yet graded) and Ultimate Primary Sports (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near The Hyde School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 52 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Hyde School?
The Hyde School is at Hyde Crescent, London, NW9 7EY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)