Tetherdown 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.

Tetherdown Primary School currently has around 392 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 4.3% 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 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.5%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38%. other white pupils make up about 30.4%

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: Grand Avenue, London, N10 3BP
Website: www.tetherdownschool.org
Telephone: 02088833412
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Haringey
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Annie Ashraf
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 102098

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 392
Number of Boys: 200
Number of Girls: 192

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British38.00%149
Other White30.40%119
White and Asian7.90%31
Other Asian5.40%21
Unclassified4.30%17
Other Mixed3.10%12
African2.60%10
White and Black Caribbean1.80%7
White and Black African1.50%6
Irish1.30%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.00%4
Bangladeshi0.80%3
Chinese0.80%3
Caribbean0.50%2
Indian0.50%2
Other Black0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%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: Above Average (2.7)
Writing: Average (1.5)
Maths: Average (1.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
77%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
74%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
22%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
19%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
110.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF
3out of 4 2,763 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tetherdown Primary School
Grand Avenue , N10 3BP
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St James Church of England Primary School
Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA
3out of 4 296 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School
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Eden Primary
79 Creighton Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 1NR
3out of 4 873 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Muswell Hill Junior School
Muswell Hill , N10 3ST
- not rated 1,008 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fortismere School
Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE
3out of 4 598 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Archer Academy
Eagans Close , N2 8GA
4out of 4 1,415 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Highgate Wood Secondary School
Montenotte Road , N8 8RN
3out of 4 1,626 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Alexandra Park School
Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ
4out of 4 2,051 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Alexandra Park School
Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ
- not rated 2,051 yd Community school No 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 3,125 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No More About School
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 3,125 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 3,125 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
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4out of 4 3,236 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Treehouse School
Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA
- not rated 139 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
TreeHouse School
Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA
4out of 4 364 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
Whittingham School
202-208 Muswell Hill Road , N10 3NH
- not rated 484 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Montessori House
5 Princes Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3LS
- not rated 600 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Blanche Nevile School
Burlington Road , N10 1NJ
3out of 4 805 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.