Best Primary Schools in Barnet 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 91 schools across Barnet. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Barnet has 91 primary schools, of which 15 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 72 rated Good — 96% of primary schools in Barnet are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Courtland School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Barnet follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

91
Total schools
15
Outstanding
16%
Outstanding rate
73.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
46.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Courtland School
Primary
 Outstanding 96 View school
🥈 Menorah Primary School for Girls
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥉 Monken Hadley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
4. Chalgrove Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
5. St Agnes' Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
6. Goldbeaters Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
7. Deansbrook Junior School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
8. Ashmole Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
9. Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
10. St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge
Primary
 Good 87 View school
11. Whitings Hill Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
12. The Orion Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
13. Hasmonean Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
14. Monkfrith Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
15. Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
16. St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
17. St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7
Primary
 Good 84 View school
18. The Annunciation RC Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
19. Akiva School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
20. St Catherine's RC School
Primary
 Good 83 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Barnet?
There are 91 primary schools in Barnet, of which 15 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Barnet?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Barnet is Courtland School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Barnet?
Primary and secondary school applications in Barnet are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Barnet council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Barnet?
16% of primary schools in Barnet are rated Outstanding and 79% are rated Good. 78.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.