Located in London, Northside Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 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.

Northside Primary School currently has around 263 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 15.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.9%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 25.5%. white british pupils make up about 16% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 12.9%

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.

School Information

Address: 2 Albert Street, London, N12 8JP
Website: www.northsideschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 02084454730
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Barnet
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Elizabeth Longworth
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101296

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/03/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 274
Number of Pupils: 263
Number of Boys: 133
Number of Girls: 130

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White25.50%67
White British16.00%42
Other (any other ethnic group)12.90%34
Indian11.00%29
Other Mixed6.50%17
Chinese6.50%17
Other Asian5.70%15
African4.20%11
White and Asian3.00%8
Bangladeshi2.70%7
White and Black African2.30%6
Unclassified1.50%4
Other Black1.10%3
Caribbean0.80%2
Pakistani0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (1.9)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.1)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
68%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
71%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
16%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
107.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moss Hall Nursery School
189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR
4out of 4 846 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northside Primary School
2 Albert Street , North Finchley N12 8JP
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX
3out of 4 420 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
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- not rated 420 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Moss Hall Junior School
187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR
3out of 4 888 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Moss Hall Infant School
Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE
3out of 4 888 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ
4out of 4 233 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Finchley Catholic High School
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3out of 4 835 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Christ Church CofE Secondary School
Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB
- not rated 958 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Compton School
Summers Lane , N12 0QG
- not rated 1,459 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Compton School
Summers Lane , N12 0QG
4out of 4 1,459 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 971 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 971 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 971 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB
4out of 4 941 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Mechina
Woodside Park Synagogue, Woodside Park Road , N12 8RZ
- not rated 440 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
The Holmewood School
88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH
- not rated 472 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Barnet Special Tuition Service
Britannia Road , Britannia Centre N12 9RU
- not rated 784 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Morasha Jewish Primary School
37 Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE
- not rated 827 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Dwight School London
6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX
- not rated 1,526 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.