Muswell Hill Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Muswell Hill Primary School currently has around 419 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.9% boys and 45.1% girls. Around 8.8% 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 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.9%. other white pupils make up about 32.9%
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: | Muswell Hill, London, N10 3ST |
| Website: | www.muswellhillprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02084448488 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Haringey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Amanda Howells |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131871 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/12/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 419 |
| Number of Boys: | 230 |
| Number of Girls: | 189 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 32.90% | 138 |
| Other White | 32.90% | 138 |
| White and Asian | 8.40% | 35 |
| Other Mixed | 6.40% | 27 |
| Unclassified | 5.30% | 22 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 13 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 9 |
| African | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 8 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muswell Hill Primary School Muswell Hill , N10 3ST | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muswell Hill Junior School Muswell Hill , N10 3ST | - not rated | 18 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muswell Hill Infant School Muswell Hill , N10 3ST | - not rated | 18 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School Pages Lane , Muswell Hill N10 1PS | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hornsey Centre for Children 26a Dukes Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2PT | - not rated | 79 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unique Children's School 1a Dukes Avenue , N10 2PS | - not rated | 169 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montessori House 5 Princes Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3LS | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 10 Muswell Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2EG | - not rated | 484 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittingham School 202-208 Muswell Hill Road , N10 3NH | - not rated | 558 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.