Deansbrook Junior School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Deansbrook Junior School currently has around 258 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.3% boys and 45.7% girls. Around 33.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 22.5%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 17.8% , followed by white british at 12.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hale Drive, London, NW7 3ED |
| Website: | www.deansbrookjuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02089593423 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnet |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Phillip Campbell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139489 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 258 |
| Number of Boys: | 140 |
| Number of Girls: | 118 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.2% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 22.50% | 58 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 17.80% | 46 |
| White British | 12.80% | 33 |
| Other Asian | 12.80% | 33 |
| Other Mixed | 5.80% | 15 |
| Other Black | 5.40% | 14 |
| African | 5.40% | 14 |
| Indian | 5.00% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 7 |
| Chinese | 2.70% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.90% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deansbrook Junior School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Junior School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Infant School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School The Meads , Burnt Oak HA8 9HQ | 4out of 4 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School 68 Hale Lane , Mill Hill NW7 3RT | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens High School Corner Mead , NW9 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's School 22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch 296 Hale Lane , HA8 8NP | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.