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Alma Primary

Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0LP, Barnet


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.7 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
185
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Jewish
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 78% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The school also boasts a LocaleIQ score of 74.7, indicating it performs better than 75% of schools in the area. However, only 15% of pupils achieve the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents looking for exceptional academic rigor.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 11 July 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.78%Top 17% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.15%Top 18% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.4%
White Other33.0%
Mixed Other6.5%
Other4.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Location
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51.62746, -0.17416 · N20 0LP

School details
Local authorityBarnet
RegionLondon
URN139562
School typeFree schools

Frequently asked questions
What is Alma Primary rated by Ofsted?

Alma Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2023.

Is Alma Primary a good school?

Alma Primary scores 74.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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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