Trent CofE Primary School, Barnet
Trent CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Barnet. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 14 schools in Barnet with published results, and 3,694th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2016)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Trent CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Trent CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Trent CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Trent CofE Primary School as their first choice and 102 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Trent CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Trent CofE Primary School are Danegrove Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); Livingstone Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 79% maths); De Bohun Primary School (0.7 miles); and St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet (0.8 miles, Good, 97% reading, 90% maths).
Trent CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Danegrove Primary SchoolLivingstone Primary and Nursery SchoolDe Bohun Primary SchoolSt Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet
Who goes there
9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 51% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (31%), Mixed (17%) and Black (7%).
In 2026, 18 pupils (8.6%) received SEN support and 7 (3.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Cockfosters Station, about 190 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Belmont Avenue (->e), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Trent CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 173 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370).
Suspensions and exclusions
Trent CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Trent CofE Primary School are East Barnet School (0.5 miles), Southgate School (0.6 miles) and JCoSS (0.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2016, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Trent CofE Primary School is an outstanding school where children genuinely love learning. Teachers have very high expectations and provide expert support across all subjects, especially in reading where phonics is taught precisely and thoroughly from the start. The school creates a safe, respectful environment where all pupils - including those with additional needs - thrive and achieve well.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge carefully and prepares them very well for their next stage of education
- Reading given high priority with precise, thorough phonics teaching from Reception - pupils become confident and fluent readers
- Teachers know their subjects well and check pupils' understanding carefully, responding quickly to any confusion
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND that is closely tailored to their needs, helping them access a full and balanced curriculum
- Exemplary pupil behaviour both in lessons and around school, with a strong culture of respect and diversity
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with well-trained staff, robust procedures for recording concerns, and pupils taught how to keep themselves safe including internet safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Cookery, chess, art, expert clubs led by older pupils during lunchtimes, computing, table tennis, jewellery making
Trent CofE Primary School continues to be an outstanding school where pupils love coming to school and thrive under high expectations. Staff know pupils very well and provide strong support, with excellent working relationships between families and school.
At a Glance
9.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Trent CofE Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Trent CofE Primary School.
- LBL TrentAt the school · Not yet graded
- Complete Sports Ltd - Trent CofE PrimaryAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Trent CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Trent CofE Primary 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
- 42
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 37 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
8 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
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Barnet
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Barnet
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
11.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
210
Total Pupils
97
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,986
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,638
Per pupil
£1282k
Total funding
£30k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
6.1%
Persistent absence
181
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
Trent CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Trent CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Trent CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Trent CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is Trent CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Trent CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2016, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Trent CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Trent CofE Primary 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 Trent CofE Primary School?
Trent CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Trent CofE Primary School?
Classes at Trent CofE Primary School average 30 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Trent CofE Primary School?
Trent CofE Primary School has around 210 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Trent CofE Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Trent CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 6.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Trent CofE Primary School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Trent CofE Primary 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 Trent CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: LBL Trent (registered, not yet graded) and Complete Sports Ltd - Trent CofE Primary (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Trent CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 37 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 8 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 Trent CofE Primary School?
Trent CofE Primary School is at Church Way, Off Chalk Lane, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 9JH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)