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Northside Primary School
2 Albert Street, North Finchley, London, N12 8JP, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.5 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
263
Capacity
274
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, especially with 57% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 66.5 indicates that it outperforms 67% of other schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, only 13% of students achieved the higher standard at KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more academically rigorous setting.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other25.5%
White British16.0%
Other12.9%
Asian Indian11.0%
Mixed Other6.5%
Asian Chinese6.5%
Asian Other5.7%
Black African4.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Black Other1.1%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.61603, -0.17937 · N12 8JP
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Northside Primary School a good school?
Northside Primary School scores 66.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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