Located in Edgware, The Annunciation Catholic Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

The Annunciation Catholic Infant School currently has around 181 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 24.4% 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 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 25.4%. african pupils make up about 20.4% , followed by other asian at 11%

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: Thirleby Road, Edgware, HA8 0HQ
Website: http://www.theannunciationschools.co.uk/
Telephone: 02089592325
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Barnet
Headteacher / Principal: Miss J O'Prey
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101330

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 18/10/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 7
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 232
Number of Pupils: 181
Number of Boys: 88
Number of Girls: 93

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 26.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White25.40%46
African20.40%37
Other Asian11.00%20
White British8.30%15
White and Asian7.20%13
Indian6.10%11
Unclassified4.40%8
Chinese3.90%7
Other Mixed3.30%6
Irish2.80%5
Other (any other ethnic group)2.80%5
White and Black African1.70%3
Caribbean1.70%3
White and Black Caribbean1.10%2
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Thirleby Road , HA8 0HQ
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Goldbeaters Primary School
Thirleby Road , Burnt Oak HA8 0HA
4out of 4 273 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Barnfield Primary School
Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA
3out of 4 418 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Shalom Noam Primary School
East Road , HA8 0AJ
3out of 4 520 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Menorah Foundation School
2-8 Abbots Road , HA8 0QS
- not rated 687 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saracens High School
Corner Mead , NW9 4AS
3out of 4 1,044 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St James' Catholic High School
Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE
3out of 4 1,470 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Kingsbury High School
Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR
- not rated 1,932 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsbury High School
Princes Avenue , Kingsbury NW9 9JR
3out of 4 1,932 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hasmonean High School for Girls
2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU
3out of 4 2,014 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hendon College
Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA
- not rated 1,384 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR
3out of 4 2,914 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR
- not rated 2,914 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
London Academy
Spur Road , HA8 8DE
3out of 4 3,263 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Park PRU
Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA
- not rated 402 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Menorah Grammar School
Abbots Road , HA8 0QS
- not rated 687 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Northgate School
Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD
4out of 4 958 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Northgate School
Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD
- not rated 958 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beis Yaakov Primary School
373 Edgware Road , Colindale NW9 6NQ
- not rated 1,340 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.