Martin Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Martin Primary School currently has around 657 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 30.3% 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 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33.3%. other white pupils make up about 19.3%
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: | Plane Tree Walk, London, N2 9JP |
| Website: | www.martinprimary.barnet.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02088831455 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnet |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Ziz Chater |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135226 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 696 |
| Number of Pupils: | 657 |
| Number of Boys: | 339 |
| Number of Girls: | 318 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 33.30% | 219 |
| Other White | 19.30% | 127 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.20% | 54 |
| Other Mixed | 7.50% | 49 |
| White and Asian | 5.30% | 35 |
| African | 4.30% | 28 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 3.30% | 22 |
| Chinese | 3.00% | 20 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 12 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Junior School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Infant School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Primary School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Queen's Road , Finchley N3 2AG | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 421 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | - not rated | 779 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limespring School Park House , 16 High Road N2 9PJ | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | - not rated | 984 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstar School Coppetts Road , N10 1JP | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.