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Underhill School
Mays Lane, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2LZ, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.7 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
462
Capacity
510
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 68% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 77.7 indicates it outperforms 78% of schools, reflecting strong overall satisfaction among parents. However, only 14% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able students.
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Last inspected: 8 February 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.2%
White Other16.9%
Other15.4%
Black African12.8%
Asian Indian8.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.64541, -0.20544 · EN5 2LZ
School details
Local authorityBarnet
RegionLondon
URN101301
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.underhillschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Underhill School rated by Ofsted?
Underhill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2023.
Is Underhill School a good school?
Underhill School scores 77.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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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