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 open primary schools. Of the 89 with a published Ofsted inspection, 14 (16%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 94% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Courtland School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Barnet follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

91
Total schools
14
Outstanding (historic grade)
16%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
73.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
46.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Barnet?
There are 91 open primary schools in Barnet (closed schools are excluded). 14 of the 89 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Barnet?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Barnet is Courtland School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Barnet?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Barnet?
Primary and secondary applications in Barnet are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Barnet council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.