Underhill School, Barnet
Underhill School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Barnet. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 14 schools in Barnet with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was 69% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Underhill School in detail
Underhill School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Barnet
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Underhill School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (76% in reading, 85% in maths).
Getting a place at Underhill School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Underhill School as their first choice and 80 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Underhill School are Whitings Hill Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 87% maths); St Catherine's RC School (0.6 miles, Good, 97% reading, 95% maths); Foulds School (0.8 miles, Good, 93% reading, 89% maths); and Christ Church Primary School (1 mile, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Underhill School.
Whitings Hill Primary SchoolSt Catherine's RC SchoolFoulds SchoolChrist Church Primary School
Who goes there
33.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 59% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (24%), Black (17%) and Asian (14%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is High Barnet Station, about 950 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Leeside (->w), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 158 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 Barnet (370).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Underhill School issued 18 suspensions, 3.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Underhill School are The Totteridge Academy (0.5 miles); Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.6 miles); Ark Pioneer Academy (0.6 miles); and Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (0.8 miles).
The Totteridge AcademyQueen Elizabeth's Girls' SchoolArk Pioneer AcademyQueen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Underhill School excels at nurturing happy, confident children in a caring environment where bullying is not tolerated and pupils are proud of their community. The school delivers strong early reading teaching and builds secure foundations in core subjects so children are well prepared to progress. Beyond academics, the school offers exceptional opportunities for personal development through clubs, responsibilities, and discussions about important ethical issues.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development with a wide variety of enrichment activities and opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities
- Strong teaching of early reading with well-trained staff and phonics programme delivered effectively from Reception
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that is well-sequenced, allowing pupils to build strong foundations for learning
- Clear, consistent routines and high expectations that result in good pupil behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
- Effective safeguarding arrangements with well-trained staff and proactive monitoring of concerns
Areas for Improvement
- Oversight of curriculum in a few subjects is not as precise as it should be, meaning leaders don't always have a clear understanding of how well pupils are learning
- Some subject leaders, particularly those new to their roles, need more support to build their knowledge and confidence
- Necessary refinements to curriculum and assessment practices are not always identified and acted on quickly enough in all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - leaders ensure it is an ongoing priority, staff are well-trained and proactive in identifying concerns, and the curriculum teaches pupils how to stay safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Dodgeball, cheerleading, curling, knitting, breakfast club, after-school club
Underhill School is a good primary school where pupils are happy, safe, and well cared for. The school has a strong nurturing ethos and broad curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next stage of education.
At a Glance
33.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 85% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
26.5
Infant (KS1)
27.4
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Underhill School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Underhill School.
- Smart PlayAt the school · Not yet graded
- Fixation Academy of Performing Arts Whitings Hill Primary Holiday Camp800m away · Not yet graded
- Whitings Hill EN5 2QY Non Stop Action800m away · Not yet graded
- Let's Get Learning950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Underhill School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Underhill 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
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 16 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
6 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
427 pupils
621 places
194 spare places 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
64
SEN Support
22
EHC Plans
22.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
383
Total Pupils
199
Boys
184
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,960
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,447
Per pupil
£3201k
Total funding
£267k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
17.1%
Persistent absence
426
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
Questions parents ask about Underhill School
What are SATs results like at Underhill School?
Of the pupils at Underhill School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Underhill School's Ofsted rating?
Underhill School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Underhill School?
No fixed boundary. When Underhill 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 Underhill School?
Underhill School was not full in 2025: it ran at 69% of its 621 places.
How big are the classes at Underhill School?
Classes at Underhill School average 27 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Underhill School?
Underhill School has around 383 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Underhill School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Underhill School in 2024/25. 17.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Underhill School?
Apply through Barnet's coordinated admissions process, naming Underhill 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 Underhill School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Smart Play (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 Underhill School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 16 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 6 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 Underhill School?
Underhill School is at Mays Lane, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2LZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)