Trent CofE Primary School, Barnet
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Trent CofE Primary School excels at combining rigorous academics with genuine care for every child's wellbeing and character development. Teachers use their expert knowledge to make lessons engaging and challenging, resulting in impressive achievements in writing, reading and all subjects. The school creates a respectful, inclusive community where pupils develop moral values alongside their academic skills.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional leadership creating a culture of high aspiration and success where everyone is valued
- High-quality teaching with excellent subject knowledge that captures pupils' interest and challenges their thinking
- Outstanding pupil outcomes across all subjects, including in writing and reading
- Highly effective support for all pupils including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Strong relationships and behaviour - pupils are hardworking, proud and extremely well prepared for secondary school
Areas for Improvement
- Improve the outside space for Reception to provide a more stimulating learning environment
- Build on curriculum development by including greater focus on history and geography
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with robust policies, thorough staff training, and a strong culture of safety where all staff understand how to identify and report concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast and teatime club, art, dance, drama, choir, gardening, ballet, computer programming, girls' football, tag rugby
Trent CofE Primary School is an outstanding school where leadership is extremely effective and high-quality teaching leads to some of the best achievements in England. The school balances academic excellence with a safe, nurturing environment that values every pupil.
At a Glance
9.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
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 90% to 79%. Writing has declined from 90% to 79%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
30.3
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
210 pupils
210 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Barnet
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Barnet
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)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.02545%
Overall absence
6.07735%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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