Which is the best primary school in Barnet?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Hadley Wood Primary School ranks first of 14 ranked primary schools in Barnet, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Barnet ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Barnet?

14 primary schools in Barnet published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Barnet, ranked

The 14 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Hadley Wood Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

100%

expected standard
2
Monken Hadley CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

25%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
3
St Catherine's RC School
Voluntary aided school

27%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
4
Foulds School
Community school

11%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
5
Christ Church Primary School
Voluntary aided school

30%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
6
Whitings Hill Primary School
Community school

22%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
7
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet
Voluntary aided school

16%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
8
Church Hill School
Community school

13%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
9
Trent CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

24%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
10
Livingstone Primary and Nursery School
Community school

21%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
11
Underhill School
Community school

14%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
12
Cromer Road Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
13
Danegrove Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
14
Watling Park School
Free schools

7%

higher standard

55%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Barnet?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Hadley Wood Primary School ranks first of 14 ranked primary schools in Barnet, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Barnet ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Barnet?: 14 primary schools in Barnet published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.