The Annunciation RC Junior School is a primary school in Edgware, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. 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 RC Junior School currently has around 176 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 25.6% 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 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 26.7%. other white pupils make up about 26.1% , followed by white british at 11.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Meads, Edgware, HA8 9HQ |
| Website: | http://www.theannunciationschools.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02089060723 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnet |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Jennifer O'Prey |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101342 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 176 |
| Number of Boys: | 87 |
| Number of Girls: | 89 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11% | 8.2% |
| African | 26.70% | 47 |
| Other White | 26.10% | 46 |
| White British | 11.40% | 20 |
| Other Asian | 9.70% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 7 |
| Irish | 4.00% | 7 |
| Indian | 2.80% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 5 |
| Chinese | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Annunciation RC Junior School The Meads , Burnt Oak HA8 9HQ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Junior School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Junior School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | - not rated | 254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansbrook Infant School Hale Drive , Mill Hill NW7 3ED | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School 68 Hale Lane , Mill Hill NW7 3RT | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens High School Corner Mead , NW9 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's School 22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education 30 High Street , HA8 7EQ | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.