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Wessex Gardens Primary School
Wessex Gardens, Golders Green, London, NW11 9RR, Barnet
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.2 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
239
Capacity
390
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, only 7% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child makes good progress
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
Other38.9%
White Other19.2%
Asian Other10.5%
Black African9.2%
Asian Indian4.2%
White British4.2%
Black Caribbean4.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Location
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51.57177, -0.20964 · NW11 9RR
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Wessex Gardens Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wessex Gardens Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Wessex Gardens Primary School a good school?
Wessex Gardens Primary School scores 60.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Wessex Gardens Primary School?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wessex Gardens Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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