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GoodMixedLast inspected 03/05/2018

Watling Park School

Primary · Free schools · Barnet · HA8 9YA
Pupils
404
Capacity
420
FSM %
49.3%
EAL %
80%
KS2 R+W+M
55%
About this school

Watling Park School is a free schools mixed primary school located in Barnet, London (HA8 9YA). It has 404 pupils and a capacity of 420.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2018, Watling Park School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils at Watling Park School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — below the national average of approximately 65%. 7% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 55%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (49.3%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 80% speak English as an additional language. Barnet is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)55%
National average ~65%3-year average: 55%
Higher Standard
7%
Reading
82%
Maths
64%
Writing
68%
Grammar & Punctuation
80%
English as Additional Language
80%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
56%
Girls
54%
Gender gap: 2.0 percentage points — boys ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
50%
Non-disadvantaged
64%
Gap
-19pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughBarnet
PhasePrimary
TypeFree schools
AddressPavilion Way, Barnet, HA8 9YA
Telephone2083534249
URN142114
Area House Prices — Barnet · 2024
Median price
£560k
Average price
£660k
Annual change
+2.4%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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Ofsted ratings updated monthly — if this school was recently inspected, run download_ofsted.py or check reports.ofsted.gov.uk directly.
KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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