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2 A guide to primary education in Barnet 2018
Apply for a school place online at

www.eadmissions.org.uk
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If your child is due to start school in September 2018

you need to apply for a school place for them.
The benefits of applying online?

• it is quick and easy to do
• the system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week up until the closing date,
Monday 15 January 2018
• you can log in and change your application as many times as you like up until 11.59pm on the
closing date
• you can register your mobile phone to receive reminder alerts
• you can attach additional documents to your application
• the system is secure and your information is safe
• the system helps you by checking for errors and telling you if you forget to fill anything in
• you will be sent an email with the outcome of your application during the evening of
Monday 16 April 2018.
A guide to primary education in Barnet 2018 3
Foreword
Barnet has a diverse While the booklet will be of particular interest
to those parents whose children are due to start
range of primary schools in the reception year of a primary school in the year
that provide an excellent beginning September 2018, it also contains useful

information for older children who may have moved
education. Children make into the area or who wish to change school for
excellent progress other reasons.
in acquiring the skills The admissions system is co-ordinated across

the whole of the London area and operated by all
they will need in the 33 London boroughs. This booklet gives details of
future and achieve some how to apply to maintained (non-fee-paying) schools

for a place in 2018/19 and the admissions criteria for
of the best test results each school.
in the country. Barnet’s Many schools also have open days when parents can
primary schools also offer visit the school to see the work that is being done by
both staff and pupils. Please contact any school you
children a wide range of are interested in to see if they have a day arranged.
other activities in sport, I hope you find this booklet helpful and I wish your
music or drama to ensure child every success in their education in Barnet.
they receive a broad Councillor Reuben Thompstone

Chairman of the Children, Education, Libraries
and rich education. and Safeguarding Committee
Starting school is an exciting time for both parents
and children. It is also a critically important step
in the lives of our children and this booklet is
designed to give parents all the information they
need about primary schools in Barnet and the
admissions process.
Contents
Foreword 3 Community schools 18
Barnfield 23
Welcome! 6 Bell Lane Primary School & Children’s Centre 23
Brookland Infant 24
Reception timetable 7 Brookland Junior 24
Brunswick Park 25
Chalgrove 25
Co-ordinated admissions 7
Childs Hill 26
Church Hill 26
Choosing a school 8 Colindale 27
Coppetts Wood 27
Completing your Courtland 28
application form 10 Cromer Road 28
Danegrove 29
Barnet Schools 17 Deansbrook Infant 29
Dollis Infant 30
Edgware Primary 30
Fairway Primary School and Children’s Centre 31
Foulds 31
Frith Manor 32
Garden Suburb Infant 32
Garden Suburb Junior 33
Goldbeaters 33
Holly Park 34
Livingstone Primary
and Nursery School 34
Manorside 35
Martin Primary 35
Monkfrith 36
Moss Hall Infant 36
Moss Hall Junior 37
Northside 37
Orion (The) 38
Queenswell Infant & Nursery 38
Queenswell Junior 39
Summerside 39
Sunnyfields 40
Tudor 40
Underhill Primary 41
Wessex Gardens 41
Whitings Hill 42
Woodcroft 42
Woodridge 43
Voluntary aided schools, Glossary 98

foundation schools,
Further information 99
free schools and academies 44
Akiva 46
All Saints’ CE NW2 47
Primary schools
All Saints’ CE N20 48 in neighbouring authorities 103
Alma Primary 49
Annunciation Catholic Infant (The) 50 Useful contact details 106
Annunciation Catholic Junior (The) 51
Ashmole Academy 52 Travelling to school 108
Beis Yaakov 53
Beit Shvidler 54
Blessed Dominic Catholic 55
Broadfields 56
Claremont 57
Christ Church CE 58
Deansbrook Junior 59
Dollis Junior 60
Etz Chaim Primary School 61
Grasvenor Avenue Primary School 62
Hasmonean Primary 63
Hollickwood 64
Holy Trinity CE 65
The Hyde 66
Independent Jewish Day 67
London Academy 68
Mathilda Marks Kennedy 69
Menorah Foundation 70
Menorah Primary 71
Millbrook Park CE 72
Monken Hadley CE 73
Osidge 74
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic 75
Pardes House 76
Parkfield 77
Rimon Jewish Primary 78
Rosh Pinah 79
Sacks Morasha 80
Sacred Heart Catholic 81
St Agnes’ Catholic 82
St Andrew’s CE 83
St Catherine’s Catholic 84
St John’s CE N11 85
St John’s CE N20 86
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary 87
St Mary’s and St John’s CE 88
St Mary’s CE EN4 89
St Mary’s CE N3 90
St Paul’s CE N11 91
St Paul’s CE NW7 92
St Theresa’s Catholic 93
St Vincent’s Catholic 94
Trent CE 95
Watling Park 96
Wren Academy 97
Welcome!
If your child was born between 1 September 2013 and
31 August 2014, you will need to apply for a Reception
class place for the school year beginning September 2018.
About this booklet Educational Needs. For more information contact
SENadmin@barnet.gov.uk
This booklet will help you understand the admissions
process when your child starts school in a
Reception class Deferred Entry
• parents of children below compulsory school age
In this booklet we explain:
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may defer their child’s start in Reception class until

• how to choose a school later in the school year
• how to fill in the online form • however, a Reception class place should be taken
• how school places are allocated up by the start of the summer term
• what happens if we cannot offer your child a place • if entry is deferred until after the start of the
at a school you have chosen. summer term, you will need to reapply for a
school place for the next academic year
In this booklet you will also find:
• if entry is deferred until the following September
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• the Reception timetable

your child may be admitted directly to Year 1
• descriptions of all the primary schools in Barnet. (unless a request to be admitted outside of their
normal age group has been agreed - see page 98)
There is also information about:
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• If you want to defer your child’s start in a

• nursery admissions
Reception class, you will need to discuss this with
• admission outside a child’s age group
the headteacher.
• in-year admissions
• transfer to junior school Infant class sizes
• fair access protocol The law states that children must not be taught
• school meals in classes of more than 30 pupils with a single teacher
in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2. Please look at the
• help with travel costs
individual school pages to see how many places each
• school uniform. school has available. This legislation will be taken into
account when appeals are heard.
When does my child start school?
• legally a child must be attending school the term
after their fifth birthday
• almost all children in Barnet start school before
they are five
• if your child has an Education, Health and Care
(EHC) Plan, the arrangements for your child’s
admission to school will be different and these
will be explained to you by the SEN Team. The
EHC Plan replaces the Statement of Special
Reception timetable
Date What happens?
Week beginning 1 September 2017 Online application system opens at www.eadmissions.org.uk
Visit schools
From 1 September 2017
Decide which schools you want to apply to
Closing date for applications
15 January 2018 Deadline for the return of Supplementary Information Forms
to voluntary aided and foundation schools
16 April 2018 Results available online in the evening
30 April 2018 Acceptance deadline
Deadline for receipt of applications to be considered for the second

30 April 2018
round of offers
25 May 2018 Second round of offers
28 May – September 2018 Further offers from waiting lists as vacancies occur
Deadline for submission of appeal requests for community

28 May 2018
primary schools
June – July 2018 Appeal hearings take place
Co-ordinated admissions
All London boroughs work together on the Reception How the scheme works
class admissions process and this is known as the
As part of the scheme:
Pan-London co‑ordinated admissions scheme.
• parents can apply for up to six schools
• the application is forwarded to the local authority
where you live
• a computerised system is used to exchange
information about Barnet residents applying for
schools outside the borough, and equally other
boroughs can tell us about their residents wishing
to apply to Barnet schools
• if a school is oversubscribed, its published
admissions criteria is used to decide who should
be offered a place
• the scheme makes sure that no child is offered
more than one school place
• you will get the result of your application in the
evening of 16 April 2018.
Choosing a school
Before you make your application:
Read the Visit the

information schools that
in this booklet interest
you...
...talk
to the headteachers,
staff, pupils
and parents
Find out
what they think
and involve
them as much
Talk to as you can
your child ...look at
exam results
and Ofsted
reports
Consider how
your child will get
to school...
Think about
how realistic your
choice is
by bus, walking,
cycling
available
from the school
Read the
school
prospectus...
Talk to the
Admissions
Team...
we can give
you advice
and answer your
questions
Do your
research...
Don’t listen
to gossip...
Most schools
get more
applications than ...what’s right
they have places for other
available so... children may not
...look at the …check to see be the same for
admissions if you live in the your child
criteria and the priority area for
cut off distance your preferred
for each school community school
issi
Completing your application form

When you have decided which schools you want to apply
for, you are ready to fill out your application form at
www.eadmissions.org.uk
Applying online Supplementary Information Form (SIF)

All voluntary aided (faith) schools, some foundation
schools, free schools and academies will require you
Getting started to fill in a SIF to provide additional information, such
• the online application system opens on as a reference from your priest/minister. All Catholic
1 September 2017 primary schools in the diocese of Westminster use the
• you will need an email address to register Certificate of Catholic Practice rather than their own
and create a new account SIF. Jewish voluntary aided schools may also require
you to provide a Certificate of Religious Practice
• once you have registered you will be sent
(CRP). SIFs and CRPs are available directly from the
your username and password
school. Please remember an application is not valid
• you will then be ready to login to your
unless an application has also been submitted at
account and start your application.
www.eadmissions.org.uk and the school is named
on it.
Making your online application
There are 4 steps that need to be completed:
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Support with making your application

1. add your child’s details • the following pages will give you information
to help you to complete your application
2. add your school preferences
• there is also an ‘Information & Guidance‘ section
3. check and submit the application
on your School admissions home page.
4. attach supporting documents.
You will then be given your unique

application reference number and you will
also receive an email confirmation.
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The following information will help you • a recent (within 3 months) utility bill
to complete your application • your most recent rent, mortgage statement or
tenancy agreement.
Your child’s address
If your address has changed in the last two years,
The address that we will use to process your child’s
we may ask you for further proof that your current
application will be the child’s permanent address
address is your permanent home address.
and cannot be a relative’s, childminder’s or business
address. We will not use a temporary address if you
Change of address**
still possess a property that was previously used as
a home address; nor will we accept a temporary If your address changes between now and September
address that is used solely or mainly to obtain a 2018 you must notify the Admissions Team. We will
school place. require proof of change of address from you.
We may also carry out additional checks with the new

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The type of evidence you will need to provide will vary
school to see whether the child’s home address has depending on your circumstances.
changed since the application and will investigate If you have sold one property and purchased another,
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applications where: we will need to see all of the following:

• there are any doubts about the information • evidence of completion on the property sold
originally provided
• evidence of completion on the property purchased
• information has been received from a member
• closing utility account for the property sold
of the public to suggest that misleading
information has been provided and a fraudulent • the Council Tax reference number for the
application made property purchased
• the council tax is in a different name than the • a utility bill for the property purchased.
applicant’s. If you have moved from one rented property
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We cannot use a Barnet address in advance of a to another, we will need to see all of the following:
planned move. If your child is still living abroad when • copy of termination of tenancy agreement on the
you make your application, we will use the Barnet previous property
address once the move has taken place. The only • closing utility account for the previous property
exception is in the case of UK service personnel or
• copy of tenancy agreement on the
other Crown Servants.
current property
Proof of address* • proof of payment of rent to the landlord on

a regular basis
In order for us to verify your address, please provide
your Council Tax reference number on your application • the Council Tax referecnce number for the
(you can find this on your council tax bill). current property
• two utility bills for the current property
You will also need to attach a scanned copy of one
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of the following documents to your application (or • if you are not liable for Council Tax or utilities you
at least two documents if you cannot provide your will need to provide offical evidence that you are
council tax reference number): resident at that address (for example, driving
license, child’s medical card or child benefit letter).
• tax credit documentation
• a recent bank statement showing Child Benefit Where you are moving between two properties
payments that you own, you will need to supply the
Council Tax reference number for your residence
* We reserve the right to request confirmation of any address if we feel it is
appropriate. We will also refer to any publicly available information, such as the
electoral roll, where this is relevant. ** Changes of address can only be accepted once they have taken place
and documentation detailing the use of the • your ranking does not affect your child’s eligibility
other property. for a place at any school
If your circumstances differ from these situations, • you should include details of any sibling (brother
contact the School Admissions Customer Service or sister) who will be attending any of the schools
Team to discuss your individual situation on you have listed, in most cases the sibling must
tel: 020 8359 7651. still be attending the school in September 2018
(please check the oversubscription criteria for the
If this information cannot be provided, the council individual schools)
won’t be able to accept the new address and will
• it is a good idea to list the community school
continue to use the original address provided.
in the priority area where you live, a map of
Where there is a change of address during the each school’s priority area can be viewed at
application process, the change must have occurred www.barnet.gov.uk/primary-school-admissions
by 9 February 2018 and the appropriate proof
provided to the Admissions Team in order for the Exceptional circumstances
change to be considered in the initial allocation of All schools have experience in dealing with children
school places. If the change of address takes place with additional needs. However, in a few exceptional
after 9 February 2018, the new address will be taken cases, there may be a reason why a child needs
into account for the second round of offers only. to attend a specific school. If you feel there is an
Please contact the School Admissions Customer exceptional medical or social reason why your child
Service Team for advice if you will be changing your should be considered for a priority place at a particular
address between 10 February and 16 April 2018. school, it may be taken into account.
• check the oversubscription criteria for the school
Parents who live separately to see if there is a medical/social category.
When parents live separately, the application must • if there is a medical/social category you can attach
be based on the address at which the child usually evidence to support your application
lives and from which s/he attends nursery school.
• your evidence must include a current letter
When parents live separately but the child lives with
from a doctor, social worker or other appropriate
both parents at different addresses, the child’s home
professional, which must name the school
address will be taken to be the address where the
and specify the reasons why it is necessary for
child lives for most of the week. If the child spends an
your child to attend the particular school
equal amount of time with each parent, the address
will usually be taken to be that of the main parent/ • the supporting letter must also make it clear what
carer eligible to receive Child Benefit and Child difficulties would be faced if your child attends an
Tax Credit. alternative school
• it is for you to decide how to support your case
School preferences but your evidence must be submitted before the
Please remember that:
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closing date of 15 January 2018
• you may list up to six schools in the order you • any submission made after the initial application
prefer them will only be considered if the circumstances
have changed
• the preference order is very important, think
carefully about this as only one offer can be made • the Admissions Team is not responsible for
chasing you for the medical evidence or for
• you can include schools within or outside Barnet
contacting professionals for information about
• there is no advantage to listing only one school
your case
• all applications are processed as though they
were equally preferred
• children with special educational needs will not Please visit www.barnet.gov.uk/SEN for
be considered under this category as there is a further information.
separate referral and assessment process
Submitting your application
Changing your preferences When you have completed your application you
Please note if you want to make changes to your list
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of schools: and accept the declaration and select the ‘Submit
• you can change the preferences at any time application’ button at the bottom of the page.
up until 15 January 2018 on your ‘My school You must submit your application by the closing date
admissions’ page for applications of Monday 15 January 2018.
• you cannot change your preferences
Once you have submitted your application, the online
after 15 January 2018 unless there are
system will show as ‘Submitted’ and show the date,
exceptional circumstances.
time and version number of the submitted application.
‘Looked after’ children and previously You will also receive an email confirming the details of
‘looked after’ children your application and will be given a unique application
‘Looked after’ children and previously ‘looked after’
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reference number similar to 302-2018-09-E-123456.
children are given the highest priority for a school If you do not receive a reference number this means
place and are defined as: your application was not submitted successfully .
• children in the care of a local authority, i.e. If, after you have submitted your form, you
fostered or living in a children’s home decide that you will no longer need a place for
• children who have left care through adoption, your child, you should let the Admissions Team
a child arrangements order or a special know as soon as possible by sending an email
guardianship order. to school.admissions@barnet.gov.uk.
Important – please see glossary on page 97 for Attaching documents

definitions of ‘looked after’ children and previously
Once you have submitted your application you
‘looked after’ children.
will be able to attach your supporting documents.
If you are a foster carer looking after a child in care, Please ensure that you know where you have saved
you must provide a letter from the child’s social worker the document on your computer. The document
confirming the child’s status as a ‘looked after’ child. should be in JPG or PDF format and no bigger than
5 MB. You will find full instructions in the guidance
If you have adopted a child you must provide the
notes on your ‘My school admissions’ page or you
Certificate of Adoption as well as evidence that the
can call the School Admissions Customer Service
child was ‘looked after’ before the adoption.
Team for advice.
Please note that children adopted from overseas are
Remember – if you are unable to scan a document
not classified as having been previously ‘looked after’.
you can attach a photo of it.
Children with special educational needs

Late applications
Your preferred school will be consulted separately
If we receive your application after 15 January then
about its ability to meet your child’s particular needs.
your application will be late. Late applications will
Following the consultation, the finalised Education,
not be considered until we have allocated school
Health and Care Plan will name the school that your
places for the applications that were received on time
child will be expected to attend.
and you will not get the outcome of your application
on 16 April. This could reduce your chances of getting
a place at the school you want and you may be • your rankings will not be passed on
allocated an alternative school in the second round to individual schools
of offers. If there is a good reason why you could • all your preferences will be processed by applying
not return your application by 15 January, please each school’s oversubscription criteria to decide
send an email to school.admissions@barnet.gov.uk which children should be offered places
and request a Reason for Late Application form. This
• the common criteria for community schools is
must be completed and attached to your application
shown on page 20
with any supporting documents by 9 February at
the latest. • the oversubsription criteria for our voluntary
aided schools, foundation schools, free schools
The deadline for receipt of applications to be and academies are shown on the individual
considered for the second round is 2 May 2018. school pages.
Fair access and sharing information When all the applications have been considered:
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The information you provide will be used in line with • admission lists will be drawn up for all schools
the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. • the Admissions Team will co-ordinate all the
Barnet Council has a duty to protect the public offers and exchange information with other
funds it administers and may use the information local authorities
you have provided for the prevention and detection
• if your child can be offered more than one
of crime. We may also share information with other
school, we will offer the school you have ranked
council departments or external organisations in order
the highest
to undertake our functions as a local authority.
• lower preferences are automatically withdrawn at
We will always comply with the requirements of the
this stage
Data Protection Act 1998 and never give information
about you to anyone else, or use information for • all withdrawn preferences will be offered on
another purpose unless the law allows us. If you want to other children
to know more about how your information is used visit • no child will be offered more than one place
www.barnet.gov.uk/privacy.
• if we are unable to offer a place at any of the
The people who may receive this information are:
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schools you have chosen we will, if possible,
allocate your child a place at an alternative school.
• the current nursery school
• the school to which the child is to be admitted
Fraudulent applications
• other Admission Authorities so as to ensure that
It is important that the admissions system is fair for
parents have provided consistent information.
everybody. Nobody should be allowed to cheat by
using a friend or relative’s address or by temporarily
How places will be allocated renting a property near to a popular school. Each year
When all the on-time applications have been
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a small number of parents try to get a school place by

submitted, the allocation process will begin: providing false information, which could result in them
• we will let other local authorities know about taking a place that should have gone to another child.
any preferences you have made for schools
Providing false information to secure a school place
in their area
is a criminal offence. Any applications suspected of
• we will also let any voluntary aided schools, being fraudulent will be referred to London Borough
foundation schools, free schools and academies of Barnet’s Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT) for
in Barnet have details about your child if you investigation. If your application is proven to be
have included any of these schools in your list fraudulent you may be prosecuted in addition to the
of preferences school place being withdrawn.
All information submitted to Barnet Council can be Please accept the school place you have been offered
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used in proactive data matching exercises to assist by 30 April 2018.

in the prevention and detection of fraud. • log into your eadmissions account, go to your
If you know someone who intends to use, or has ‘My school admissions’ page and select ‘View
used, a false address to obtain a school place, you outcome and respond’
can report this confidentially to CAFT: • please remember to submit your response
Fraud hotline: 020 8359 2007 otherwise we will not receive it.
Email: CAFT@barnet.gov.uk If you are not accepting the offer you must tell us why,
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Online: www.barnet.gov.uk/anti-fraud for example if:

• your child has been offered a place at an
Withdrawal of offers independent school
Places offered at oversubscribed schools will be
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• you are moving out of the area.

withdrawn if:
Please select the appropriate option on the
• the offer was made in error
response page.
• the offer was made on the basis of fraudulent or
It is important that you inform us so that we can offer
intentionally misleading information
the place to another child.
• the offer was made on the basis of information
that cannot be corroborated to the satisfaction
What happens if you have not been
of the Admissions Team or later proves
to be inaccurate
offered your preferred school?
• the applicant has not responded within a Waiting lists
reasonable period of time. • waiting lists are held for all our primary schools
until at least 31 December 2018
If your child’s place is withdrawn you have the right of
appeal against this decision. • if your child does not get a place at any of your
preferred Barnet schools, they will automatically
remain on the school’s waiting list
National Offer day – 16 April 2018
• you will receive an email with the outcome of your • your child will remain on the waiting list for any
application during the evening of 16 April 2018 Barnet school listed higher on the application form
than the school we have offered unless you tell
• if you have registered for text messaging you
us otherwise
will also get a message to inform you that
the outcome of your application is available • all lower preferences will have been withdrawn
to view online so if you want to ask for your child’s name to be
added to the waiting list for a lower ranked school
• you should wait until you receive your email
to the one your child has been offered, you will
before logging into your eAdmissions account for
need to put this request along with a revised
further information
ranking order in writing
• if you forget your login details you need to go
• we can also add your child’s name to the waiting
the the login page and select ‘Forgotten your
list for a school that you did not list on your
username or password’
application form
• all applicants who are not offered a place at their
• information about waiting lists will be included with
first preference school will be informed what
your notification on 16 April 2018
happens next.
• waiting lists are ordered in accordance with the
admissions criteria
• time spent on a waiting list is not taken into to contact the school/academy directly for
account and it is possible that your child’s waiting further information
list position will go down as well as up. • you can only have one appeal for each school
in the same academic year unless there are
Appeals significant changes in your circumstances
If your child is not offered at any of the schools listed
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• further information about the appeals procedure

on your application form, you have the right of appeal. will be included with your notification on
• appeals are heard by an independent panel 16 April 2018
and normally take place in June and July • the deadline for lodging appeals for community
• decisions made by the appeals panel are binding schools is 18 May 2018.
on the local authority and the school.
After 16 April 2018
Will my appeal be successful?
• almost all Reception class appeals Offers
are unsuccessful • a second round of offers will be made in the week
ending 25 May 2018
• this is because it is against the law for children
to be taught in infant classes of more than 30 • some parents may decide not to accept the
unless there is more than one teacher present school place offered to their child
• the grounds on which an appeal can be upheld • when a place becomes available it will be offered
are very limited. to the next child on the waiting list
• if it is still not possible to offer your child a place
Appeal panels are only able to allow appeals for infant
at one of your preferred schools and you do not
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classes where they are satisified that either:

wish to accept a place at the school that has
• the local authority or the school has made a been allocated, you will become responsible for
mistake when applying the school’s admission arranging suitable education for your child.
arangements, or
• the decision not to offer a place was unreasonable
in the circumstances of the case.
Understandably many parents think that the decision

not to offer their child a place was unreasonable
and will present a case to support this argument.
However, the legal definition of an ‘unreasonable
decision’ is a ‘decision which was beyond the range
of responses open to a reasonable decision maker’ or
a ‘decision which is so outrageous in its defiance of
logic or of accepted moral standards that no sensible
person who applied their mind to the question could
have arrived at it’.
If you understand the above but still wish to go ahead:

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• for Barnet community schools you

can submit an appeal online at
www.barnet.gov.uk/schooladmissions
• for voluntary aided schools, foundation schools,
free schools and academies you will need
Barnet Schools
Barnet has 90 primary schools and 3 Please note
all-through schools Although the information relating to Barnet
Community schools (41) schools was correct at 31 August 2017, it should
not be assumed that there will be no change
Community schools are owned and funded by Barnet
Council. The admissions criteria are set and applied
before the start of, or during, the school year
by the local authority. 2018/2019 or for subsequent school years.
Like many neighbouring boroughs, Barnet is
Foundation schools (3) experiencing a high demand for primary school
Foundation schools are owned by the governing places. We are working with schools to create
bodies of the schools but funded by Barnet Council. additional Reception places for September 2018.
The school governors set and apply their own This means that the admission limits shown
admissions criteria. on the following pages will increase for some
schools. Please do check our website at www.
Voluntary aided schools (33)
barnet.gov.uk/schooladmissions for updates.
Voluntary aided schools are owned by religious or
voluntary bodies but funded by Barnet Council.
The school governors set and apply their own
admissions criteria.
Academies (9)
Academies are independent schools but no
fees are charged and they are funded by the
government. The governors set and apply their
own admissions criteria.
Free schools (4)

Free schools are set up in response to what local
people say they want and need in order to improve
education for children in their community. No fees
are are charged and they are funded by the
government. The governors set and apply their own
admission arrangements.
All-through schools (3)

All-through schools comprise both primary
and secondary education phases where children are
educated from age 3 or 4 right through to age 18.
Barnet has one all-through voluntary aided school
and two all-through academies.
Community schools
A map of each community school’s priority
area can be viewed at the school, or at
www.barnet.gov.uk/schools-and-education
Living in a priority area does not guarantee a The system calculates the distance in miles to three
school place. decimal places. The routing database uses two
dimensional maps. This means it does not take into
We use the Synergy Admissions and Transfers system
account any contours or terrains.
to calculate the distance from your child’s home (the
start point) to the school (the end point).
The start point (applicant’s home) The end point (school)

For calculation purposes, the local authority uses Unless otherwise stated, the main gate
the AddressBase database supplied by Ordnance to the school is used as the end point for
Survey to determine the start point from the calculation purposes.
applicant’s address. This provides a national
Please note that you cannot compare distances
grid co-ordinate and a unique property reference
produced on the local authority’s Synergy system
number (UPRN) for each property in Great Britain.
to those calculated using any online geographical
The grid reference is provided to a resolution
information system software you may have
of 0.1 metre (10cm). Calculations are based on
access to, such as satellite navigation systems or
the assumption that the child’s home address is
Google maps.
classified at the point of application as a residential
address. If you live in a block of flats where you
use a communal entrance, the local authority will
use the UPRN for the block and not the centroid of
your individual flat for the distance calculation.
How community school

places were allocated
on National Offer Day 18 April 2017
Total number
Places Children living Children living outside
Name of School of on time Siblings
available in defined area defined area
applications
Furthest distance offered
(if all not offered places)
Barnfield Primary 60 293 23 0.482 None
Bell Lane Primary 60 122 16 All All
Brookland Infant 90 322 29 All 0.738
Brunswick Park Primary 60 214 21 All All
Chalgrove Primary 30 128 17 0.674 None
Childs Hill Primary 60 145 16 All All
Church Hill Primary 30 176 13 All 0.883
Claremont Primary 60 70 13 All All
Colindale Primary 90 283 54 All 0.471
Coppetts Wood Primary 30 153 16 All None
Courtland Primary 30 175 22 0.386 None
Cromer Road Primary 60 188 19 All 0.46
Danegrove Primary 90 241 33 All 0.672
Deansbrook Infant 90 164 26 All All
Dollis Infant 90 94 19 All All
Edgware Infant 90 158 20 All All
Fairway Primary 30 96 13 All 0.555
Foulds Primary 45 201 18 0.248 None
Frith Manor Primary 90 240 32 All All
Garden Suburb Infant 90 241 39 All 0.544
Goldbeaters Primary 60 246 29 0.531 None
Holly Park Primary 90 182 19 All None
Livingstone Primary 30 129 16 0.278 None
Manorside Primary 30 285 24 0.117 None
Martin Primary 90 259 37 All 0.188
Monkfrith Primary 60 286 26 All 0.654
Moss Hall Infant 120 434 40 All 0.461
Northside Primary 30 251 9 0.231 None
Queenswell Infant 90 149 26 All All
Summerside Primary 60 100 12 All All
Sunnyfields Primary 30 155 8 All 0.588
The Orion Primary 120 406 58 All 0.388
Tudor Primary 60 84 8 All All
Underhill Infant 90 118 20 All All
Wessex Gardens Primary 60 98 16 All All
Whitings Hill Primary 60 184 27 All 0.179
Woodcroft Primary 60 143 29 All All
Woodridge Primary 30 179 19 0.184 None
Figures correct 18 April 2017

Admission criteria for community

primary schools in Barnet
If there are more applications than the number of
places available, places will be offered according to the
following order of priority:
1. ‘Looked after’ children and children who were Note 2 - Applications made under this criterion
adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders must be supported by a current letter from a doctor,
or special guardianship orders) immediately social worker or other appropriate professional. The
following having been ‘looked after’ (see Note 1) letter must name the school and specify the reasons
2. Children whom the Director of Education why the particular school is most suitable for the
and Skills accepts have an exceptional medical, child and the difficulties that would be faced if the
social or other need that the school is particularly child attends an alternative school. Difficulties with
able to meet (see Note 2) child care arrangements because of work or other
commitments would not be grounds for priority under
3. Children who, at the time of admission, have
this category. Information not provided at the time the
a sibling (brother or sister) living at the same
application is submitted may not be considered at a
address who already attends the school, or
later date.
the linked school in the case of separate infant
and junior schools. Siblings would include half, Note 3 - A map showing a school’s defined area may
step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they be viewed online at www.barnet.gov.uk/admissions.
also live at the same address as the applicant. Distance is measured in a straight line between
4. Children of teaching staff of the school where the the address point for the child’s home, supplied by
member of staff has been employed at the school Ordance Survey, to the school’s main gate (unless
for two or more years at the time at which the specified otherwise) using the Council’s computerised
application for admission to the school is made geographical information system
and will be in employment as a teacher at the Tie Breaker – distance will be used as a tie-breaker
school when the child starts school within each category.
5. Children living within the individual school’s
Final Tie Breaker – applicants from the same block
defined area, with priority given to those who live
of flats, or applicants who live the same distance
closest to the school when measuring distance
from the school will be selected in random order
in a straight line (see Note 3)
and places will be offered accordingly.
6. Children living outside the individual school’s
defined area, with priority given to those who live Applications made on behalf of twins or triplets – if
closest to the school when measuring distance only one place is available at the school and the next
in a straight line (see Note 3) child who qualifies for a place is one of multiple birth
siblings, we will ask community schools to go over
Note 1 - A ‘looked after’ child is a child in the care of their published admission number to support the
a local authority or provided with accommodation by family. These children will be deemed as ‘excepted’
that authority in accordance with Section 22 of the pupils under infant class size legislation.
Children Act 1989. An adopted child is defined by
section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002. A summary of the admission criteria for each of
Child arrangements orders are defined in Section 8 Barnet’s voluntary aided schools, foundation schools
of the Children Act 1989, as amended by Section and academies will be found on the individual
12 of the Children and Families Act 2014. A special school pages.
guardianship order is defined by section 14A of the
Children Act 1989
Criteria flowchart for community

primary schools in Barnet
Follow this chart to see which criterion your application
will be considered under.
SEN
Please contact the SEN Team at
Is your child likely to have Yes SENadmin@barnet.gov.uk.
an Education, Health &
Care Plan?
No
Your application will be Please provide a
considered under this letter from your child’s social
1. Children in care Yes worker to confirm that your
criterion and will have the
Is your child in the care child is in care.
highest priority.
of a local authority?
No
2. Exceptional needs
Yes Your application will be
considered by the Director
Please provide a written
statement from a doctor, social
Does your child have an exceptional of Education & Skills. worker or other professional
medical, social or other need, which the This criterion has priority to support your application.
school is particularly able to meet? over criteria 3, 4, 5 & 6.
No
Your application will be
3. Siblings Yes considered under this

criterion which has priority
Does your child have a brother or sister over criteria 4, 5 & 6.
who will be attending the school
in September 2018?*
No
Your application will be

4. Children of teaching staff considered under this criterion
Does your child have a parent who will be which has priority over
employed at the school in September 2018 Yes criteria 5 & 6.
as a member of teaching staff?
No
5. Distance (priority area) Your application will be

Does your child live within
the school’s priority area?
Yes considered under this criterion which
has priority over criterion 6 and
priority will be given to children who live
No closest to the school.**
6. Distance (others)
All remaining applications will be considered
* **
under the distance criterion and priority will be

* see previous page for a definition of sibling.
given to children who live closest
** see previous page for an explanation of how distances are measured.
to the school.**
If somebody else’s child

lives with you,
you need to let us know
If a child is living in your home for more than 28 days and

you are not their parent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle,
aunt, step parent or legal guardian, you must let us know.
For more information:

tel: 020 8359 4066 email: mash@barnet.gov.uk
or visit www.barnet.gov.uk/private-fostering
Barnfield
Silkstream Road, Edgware HA8 0DA
tel: 020 8952 6026 fax: 020 8951 4117 NFI EL
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Admission limit 60 Breakfast club Yes
Age range 3 – 11 After-school club Yes DFE codeXXX
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Head Teacher Mrs Dianna Gunn Nursery class Yes
About the school

Barnfield is a friendly, multi-cultural school where every child We have high expectations of our children and we are very
is valued as an individual and we celebrate the wide diversity proud of their excellent work and behaviour.
of our children’s backgrounds. We work in partnership with parents to ensure that our
Our aim is for our children to be happy, confident, children achieve and develop into responsible individuals that
independent learners who have a solid foundation on which face the future with confidence.
to build their futures. We achieve this by having a rich,
exciting curriculum which enables children to engage in high
quality learning and develops a culture of achievement.
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Bell Lane Primary School &

Children’s Centre
Bell Lane, Hendon NW4 2AS
tel: 020 8203 3115 fax: 020 8203 7636
email: office@belllane.barnetmail.net
www.belllaneprimaryschool.co.uk
DFE codeXXX
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Age range 2 – 11 After-school club Yes
Head Teacher Elaine Wilson Nursery class Yes
About the school

Bell Lane Primary School is a happy and hardworking our caring environment. Our breakfast club provides a good
community. We nurture and support our pupils to develop start to the day and our extended day activities challenge
good foundations in education. Our partnerships with our pupils to live healthy lifestyles. Our Children’s Centre
families aim to encourage children to build good relationships invests in learners at the earliest stages of their development
and aspire to achieve success through a love of learning. and offers a varied programme to support parents.
We celebrate together and our positive ethos promotes
good values and morals as we strive for excellence within
Brookland Infant
Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6EJ
tel: 020 8346 6824 fax: 020 8343 3294
email: office@brooklandinf.barnetmail.net
www.brooklandinfant.co.uk
Admission limit 90 Breakfast club No

Age range 3–7 After-school club Yes DFE 302
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DFEcode 2008
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Head Teacher Brenda McCafferty Nursery class Yes
About the school

Our school is a warm and welcoming place with a
caring ethos. We promote an environment where adults
and children feel valued, respected, safe and secure, both
physically and emotionally.
We treat every child as an individual. We provide them with a
range of opportunities to develop their potential, regardless
of their abilities, within a happy and stimulating environment.
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Brookland Junior
Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6EJ
tel: 020 8346 6937 fax: 020 8343 1935
email: office@brooklandjnr.barnetmail.net
www.brooklandjuniorschool.co.uk.

DFEcode 302 XXXX
2007
Head Teacher Jenny Aylen Nursery class N/A
About the school

We all work together here to provide a supportive,
stimulating and happy learning environment for your child.
We value the members of our community and all aspects of
achievement are celebrated.
Our aim is to develop all the children in our care to the best
of their abilities and prepare them for life as responsible,
confident and industrious members of the community. We
are extremely proud of Brookland Junior School and we
hope you too, will take pride in being part of our community.
Brunswick Park
Osidge Lane, Southgate N14 5DU
tel: 020 8368 3468 fax: 020 8368 3469
email: office@brunswickpark.barnetmail.net
www.brunswickpark.barnet.sch.uk

Age range 3 – 11 After-school club Yes DFE 302
codeXXX
DFEcode 2009
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Head Teacher Andy Griffiths Nursery class Yes
About the school

At Brunswick Park we strive to equip our children with our commitment to a supportive pastoral system involving
resilience, creativity, adventure and enterprise through the pupils, parents, staff and governors – adding to the close
numerous opportunities we provide. The whole learning family spirit evident throughout our school.
community is united in providing the best possible
opportunity for effective learning. We provide a safe
and happy environment in which we facilitate children’s
access to the curriculum, by acknowledging and addressing
the wide range of learning styles in our teaching through a
creative and risk-taking culture. Integral to our success is
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Chalgrove
Chalgrove Gardens, Finchley N3 3PL
tel: 020 349 1798 fax: 020 8349 1799
email: office@chalgrove.barnetmail.net
http://webfronter.com/barnet/Chalgrove

DFEcode 302 XXXX
2067
Head Teacher Jennifer Gaffney Nursery class No
About the school

Chalgrove Primary is small one-form entry community school
1 and become confident independent learners within a safe,
set in beautiful grounds in Finchley. Our ethos is to develop secure and happy environment.
well-rounded, happy children who have enquiring minds The school motto, chosen by our children is: ‘If you believe,
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and a thirst for knowledge and for life! We pride ourselves on you can achieve’. This encompasses our view that all
being a friendly, welcoming school and encourage parental children can succeed given the right environment, motivation
involvement and support. Behaviour here is outstanding and support. Our core school values are honesty, hard work,
and our children love to come to school and learn. courage, respect, friendship and determination.
We offer an exciting curriculum and a range of sports
and extra-curricular activities. Children make good progress
Childs Hill
Dersingham Road, Childs Hill NW2 1SL
tel: 020 8452 4531 fax: 020 8830 5902
email: office@childshill.barnetmail.net
www.childshill.barnet.sch.uk

DFE code 302 2010
Head Teacher Dan Hawkins Nursery class Yes
About the school

Childs Hill School is a diverse, vibrant learning community Childs Hill School has a popular nursery class, which offers
where expectations and standards are high. Our children both full and part time nursery places for eligible 2, 3 and 4
make huge progress in their learning because we value year olds (term time only). At Childs Hill School we are
creativity and encourage responsible behaviour. We are dedicated to ensuring that children enjoy school and are
very proud of what they achieve and we are relentless enthusiastic about learning.
in our efforts to ensure that they are academically, socially
and emotionally prepared for the future.
Childs Hill an inclusive school. Pathways, our dedicated
ARP (autistic resource provision) offers 12 pupils specialist
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Church Hill
Burlington Rise, East Barnet EN4 8NN
tel: 020 8368 3431 fax: 020 8368 1602
email: office@churchhill.barnetmail.net
www.churchhill.barnet.sch.uk
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DFEcode 302 XXXX
2011
Head Teacher Rebecca Mottershead Nursery class No
About the school

At Church Hill School we aim to create a stimulating environment and the enthusiastic, happy and confident
and caring environment enabling all children to maximise children who embrace the range of opportunities presented
their potential through effective teaching and learning. The to them and respond well to responsibility and challenge.
goal is to develop the whole child by encouraging high social We believe that:
and academic standards as well as teaching respect for
• Children learn best when they are happy and secure
everyone involved with the school.
• No two children learn in exactly the same way
We value every member of our community and want our
• Children need to understand the world in which they live
children to enjoy all aspects of learning. When people
Children need to be able to integrate into and contribute
visit our school they always comment on the welcoming
to society.
Colindale
Clovelly Avenue, Colindale NW9 6DT
tel: 020 8205 8706 fax: 020 8200 9859
email: office@colindale.barnetmail.net
www.colindale.barnet.sch.uk

DFE code 302 2014
Head Teacher Lucy Rodgers Nursery class Yes
About the school

Colindale School Primary School is a very special When children leave Colindale School we want them
community — a place where we believe that our core to do so with confidence and with an awareness
purpose is to develop lifelong learners and transform lives. and understanding of the world so that they can work
Children, staff, parents and governors work hard to provide a positively towards a better future for all.
safe, happy and responsible environment in which everyone
can learn, flourish and be valued as an individual and we
share and celebrate our cultures, languages and faiths
in harmony with each other.
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Coppetts Wood
Coppetts Road, Friern Barnet N10 1JS
tel: 020 8883 0248 fax: 020 8883 9926
email: office@coppettswood.barnetmail.net
www.coppettswood.barnet.sch.uk

Age range 3 – 11 After-school club Yes DFE code 302 2015
Head Teacher Sarah Deale Nursery class Yes
About the school

Our aim is to provide every child with an equal opportunity We recognise that a positive attitude and positive behaviour
to discover, explore and increase their potential. We provide are essential for effective learning. We work in partnership
an inclusive learning community where children and staff with our parents, and the wider community, in order
achieve excellence and are excited by their learning. The to provide the best opportunities for our children.
school has a safe and nurturing environment where children
can develop self-esteem, independence, self discipline,
responsibility and a strong sense of identity.
Courtland
Courtland Avenue, Mill Hill NW7 3BG
tel: 020 8959 3274 fax: 020 8959 7978
email: office@courtland.barnetmail.net
www.courtland.barnet.sch.uk
Admission limit 30 Breakfast club No

Age range 4 – 11 After-school club No DFE 302
codeXXX
DFEcode 2016
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Head Teacher Lisa Walker Nursery class No
About the school

Courtland is a school where boys and girls of many different • to promote home/school relationships that support
faiths and cultures learn happily together. Our ethos is children’s learning
“Everbody can be somebody.” • to be a school that enriches and is enriched by the
We aim: local community.
• to strive for the best possible learning
• to nurture confident and caring members of society
• to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment
that promotes children’s learning
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Cromer Road
Cromer Road, New Barnet EN5 5HT
tel: 020 8449 3492 fax: 020 8440 0580
email: office@cromer.barnetmail.net
www.cromerroad.com

DFEcode 302 XXXX
2017
Head Teacher Jude Stone Nursery class No
About the school

At Cromer Road we have a welcoming, happy, safe We aim to help our children to:
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and secure environment where learning is challenging, • be confident, resilient and self-motivated
purposeful and fun. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive
• be successful learners who are creative, enquiring
community school where all children are given equal
and reflective
recognition for the contribution they make.
• be responsible and compassionate citizens with clear
moral values.
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Danegrove
Windsor Drive, East Barnet EN4 8UD
tel: 020 8449 4024 fax: 020 8441 9270
email: office@danegrove.barnetmail.net
www.danegroveschool.co.uk

DFEcode 302 2073
XXXX
Head Teacher Deborah Metcalf Nursery class No
About the school

We aim to help children become secure, self-confident
and successful. At Danegrove School great emphasis
is placed on developing a growing sense of self-esteem
and respect for others. Everyone at Danegrove is
encouraged to develop a collective respect for his or her
school. We aim to give equal opportunity to all, regardless of
gender, race or religion. Our policy is to prepare pupils to live
and work harmoniously together.
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Deansbrook Infant
Hale Drive, Mill Hill NW7 3ED
tel: 020 8959 2152
email: office@deansbrookinf.barnetmail.net
www.deansbrookinfants.co.uk

Age range 3–7 After-school club Yes DFE codeXXX
DFEcode 302 2019
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Head Teacher Carole Catley Nursery class Yes
About the school

We aim to provide a happy, secure and challenging
1
environment where all children will develop self esteem, a

desire for learning and will achieve their personal best.
The school has been extensively updated and re‑modelled
2
and provides a very attractive, well-resourced environment

for learning.
The school has close links with Deansbrook Junior School
3
which shares the same site.

Dollis Infant
Pursley Road, Mill Hill NW7 2BU
tel: 020 8959 3995 fax: 020 8959 8702
email: office@dollisinf.barnetmail.net
www.dollisinfant.com

Age range 2–7 After-school club Yes DFE 302
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DFEcode 2021
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Head Teacher Ziz Chater Nursery class Yes
About the school

Our school is a safe and happy place where children achieve
1 Our school is well resourced with good learning facilities
2
the very best they can through an exciting and well-designed including a well-stocked children’s library, a range of
curriculum. We provide children with many opportunities ICT and great outdoor learning spaces including large
to explore, develop interests, be creative and achieve early playgrounds with an exciting range of play equipment, a
academic success and there is a full range of extra-curricular field, a woodland walk area and a children’s garden.
activities including clubs, educational visits and visitors In September 2017 we will be opening a pre-school for two
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to our school. We are privileged to have children from a wide year olds from 9am to 12pm every day. We will be offering
diversity of cultures and backgrounds and we have a strong a limited number of free places to eligible families, as well as
commitment to inclusion. paid places, in our beautiful new provision.
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Edgware Primary
Heming Road, Edgware HA8 9AB
tel: 020 8952 1472
email: office@edgwareprimary.co.uk
www.edgwareprimary.co.uk

Age range 3 – 11 After-school club No DFE codeXXX
DFEcode 302 XXXX
2023
Head Teacher Alison Jacob Nursery class Yes
About the school

We are a large and thriving community school with a long environment where we challenge everyone to their highest
local history. We work closely with parents and carers possible achievement. We invest in well-being because
to provide a stimulating and challenging education with in our experience a happy child is a confident child and a
a firm emphasis on both pastoral well-being and high confident child behaves well and achieves to the very best of
academic standards. We are very proud that the children their ability.
who come to our school come from a wide range of
cultural backgrounds, between them they can speak
over 40 languages. We provide an exciting learning
Fairway Primary School

and Children’s Centre
The Fairway, Mill Hill NW7 3HS
tel: 020 8359 5380 fax: 020 8359 3359
email: office@fairway.barnet.sch.uk
www.fairway.barnet.sch.uk
DFE codeXXX
DFEcode 302 2024
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tel: 020 8359 5380 fax: 020 8201 0907
email: office@fairway.barnet.sch.uk
http://webfronter.com/barnet/Fariway
Head Teacher Alison Edmonds Nursery class Yes
About the school

Our school is a co-educational non‑denominational school We believe that close co-operation between home
where children of many different faiths and cultures learn and school, committed and caring staff and a structured
happily together. and exciting curriculum enables children to achieve high
standards. Our aim is to encourage care and courtesy, self-
confidence and independence in all our pupils and to make
education a challenge and a delight.
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Foulds
Byng Road, Barnet EN5 4NR
tel: 020 8449 2714 fax: 020 8440 5932
email: office@foulds.barnetmail.net
www.foulds.barnet.sch.uk

Age range 5 – 11 After-school club No DFE codeXXX
DFEcode 302 2025
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Head Teacher Helen Browett Nursery class No
About the school

At Foulds we ensure that all children are motivated to do Foulds. By learning from each other, they help to extend
their best irrespective of ability and that they are offered a other pupils’ learning. By encouraging them to work
broad and balanced curriculum that engages and enthuses and learn with each other, we are preparing them for their
the children. By offering a wide variety of fun learning role as citizens in the wider world, of secondary school, work
opportunities both in class and through clubs, we aim and recreation. We believe that a successful partnership
to ensure every child has a love of learning and discovers between home and school is key in supporting children
and revels in those things they do best. We believe that in achieving their best.
children bring their own special experiences with them when
they start school, which they are encouraged to share at
Frith Manor
Lullington Garth, Woodside Park N12 7BN
tel: 020 8346 2388
email: office@frithmanor.barnetmail.net
www.frithmanorschool.com

DFEcode 302 XXXX
2026
Head Teacher Leigh Carmichael Nursery class Yes
About the school

Frith Manor is an exciting, stimulating and fun environment creative curriculum, where innovative learning is very much
to begin a life long learning experience and journey at the centre. Using a theme of enquiry approach, led by
in education. pupils’ questions makes learning meaningful and fun.
We want children to develop good social and personal
skills so they become confident and develop a positive self
esteem. Reading, writing and manipulating numbers are
life long skills but alongside the academic achievements
coupled with excellent teaching and learning it is important
that all children enjoy their time at Frith Manor. We offer a
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Garden Suburb Infant

Childs Way, Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6XU
tel: 020 8455 8198 fax: 020 8457 5194
email: office@gsis.barnetmail.net
www.gardensuburbinfant.co.uk

Age range 4–7 After-school club Yes DFE codeXXX
DFEcode 302 2028
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Head Teacher Sarah Sands Nursery class No
About the school

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum using central to their own experiences, by taking part in very practical
themes as the basis for our planning taught through cross- activities and learning and developing skills through play.
curricular group activities. Equal emphasis is placed on the Individualised learning can be seen in targeted activities
learning that takes place in both the indoor and outdoor and work that is differentiated to address the different
environments. We foster creativity in the children through a needs and abilities of the children. We promote a “have-a-
strong emphasis on the creative arts, and we incorporate go” culture where children are challenged and encouraged
healthy eating and physical exercise into the work that to learn from their mistakes, to question and to persevere
we do. Our child-centred approach recognises the fact with their learning.
that children learn best by being able to link their learning
Garden Suburb Junior

Childs Way, London NW11 6XU
tel: 020 8455 3269
email: office@gsjs.barnetmail.net
www.gardensuburbjunior.co.uk

DFEcode 302 XXXX
2027
Head Teacher Eileen Bhavsar Nursery class N/A
Aims and expectations
About the school

Our vision is to cultivate excellence and enjoyment
1 • celebrate the cultural diversity of our school community
in learning and teaching, within a stimulating and caring through and inclusive curriculum
environment, where the achievements of all are celebrated. • nurture the spiritual, moral, social and physical
To achieve our vision we will: development of the children
• create a rich, varied and safe learning environment • work in partnership with parents/carers, governors
where children and staff develop their skills and abilities and the wider community
• enable children to be happy, confident • cater for the different ways children learn
and independent individuals
• recognise the links between all aspects of a
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Goldbeaters
Part of the Goldstar Federation
Thirleby Road, Edgware HA8 0HA

tel: 020 8959 6033 fax: 020 8959 6033
email: office@goldbeaters.barnetmail.net
Thirleby Road
Edgware
Middlesex
HA8 0HA
Tel / Fax : 020
codeXXX
302 2029
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8959 6033
DFE
DFEcode
Head Teacher Chris Flathers Nursery class Yes
About the school

Goldbeaters is a very special school in the west region of results. We our aim to provide Burnt Oak with a great school
Barnet. Every child aspires to be “GOLDEN” – to learn very for its local children.
fast, to work very hard, to behave very well and to be a
great friend. All our staff work hard to ensure that children
develop a love of learning. Every day we teach our ‘learning
adventure’ which is a simple but effective way of delivering
the curriculum in a fun and engaging way. In the last few
years Goldbeaters has achieved outstanding academic
Holly Park
Bellevue Road, Friern Barnet N11 3HG
tel: 020 8368 1434 fax: 020 8368 6329
email: office@hollypark.barnetmail.net

Age range 3 – 11 After-school club Yes DFE 302
codeXXX
DFEcode 2032
XXXX
Head Teacher Ann Pelham Nursery class Yes
About the school

At Holly Park our whole school community believes also crucial that pupils leave the school with a package of
in the concept of life-long learning. The aim of this policy responsibilities and social skills, so that they can develop
is to ensure that the learning experience is challenging, and become responsible adults.
rewarding, stimulating, inclusive and fun. Holly Park staff
have given much time and thought considering the learning
environment, which should be calm, purposeful, interesting
and positive. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum.
It promotes enjoyment and learning and it allows each
child to reach his or her potential. Results are vital, but it’s
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Livingstone Primary
and Nursery School
Baring Road, New Barnet EN4 9BU
tel: 020 8449 2592 fax: 020 8447 1277
email: office@livingstone.barnetmail.net
www.livingstoneprimaryschool.org
DFE codeXXX
DFEcode 302 XXXX
2036
Head Teacher Giovanna Phelan Nursery class Yes
About the school

We are a small and friendly one-form entry school committed and independent learners. We recognize and value the
to giving every child the opportunity to fulfil their potential. contribution made by parents and carers, and work
Our main aim is to help develop each child’s academic closely with them on all aspects of their children’s social
and social ability in a happy and secure environment. and educational development. Livingstone also has a 14
Pupils at Livingstone are encouraged to work together, place resource base for pupils with Autistic Spectrum
to support each other, and to become confident, enquiring Condition and a 12 place provision attached to the Nursery.
Manorside
Squires Lane, Finchley N3 2AB
tel: 020 8346 4847
email: office@manorside.barnetmail.net
www.manorsideprimaryschool.co.uk

Executive Head Teacher Sally King Nursery class Yes
About the school

Manorside is a happy school with a strong tradition of
1 school. We aim to bring out the best in every child and will
teachers and governors working hard in partnership with work hard with you to achieve that aim. Manorside School is
parents and children to achieve the highest standards of part of the Squires Lane Federation with Tudor School.
work and behaviour.
Everyone working at Manorside is committed to providing a
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safe and stimulating environment where children can learn

and flourish. We have a challenging and creative curriculum
that offers learning opportunities to all children. Children
learn best when they are actively involved and enjoying
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Martin Primary
Plane Tree Walk, East Finchley N2 9JP
tel: 020 8883 1455 fax: 020 8444 9988
email: office@martinprimary.barnetmail.net
www.martinprimary.barnet.sch.uk

Head Teacher Rebecca Bakar Nursery class Yes
About the school

At Martin Primary School, we strive for excellence in all We believe children learn best when they are actively
curriculum areas and seek to develop children’s talents in the involved and enjoying school. We work hard to bring out
arts, music and sport as well as in English and mathematics. the best in every child, and will work with you to achieve
Our curriculum is challenging and offers learning this aim.
opportunities to all children. We are committed to providing
a safe, secure and stimulating environment within which
children can grow, develop and learn. Every child is
encouraged to fulfil his or her potential in an atmosphere
which supports learning.
Monkfrith
Knoll Drive, Southgate N14 5NG
tel: 020 8368 6020
email: office@monkfrithschool.co.uk
www.monkfrithschool.co.uk

Head Teacher Jeanette Adak Nursery class No
About the school

Monkfrith is a warm and welcoming school with a
caring and committed team of staff and governors.
We seek to actively involve parents at all stages in their
child’s education and value their contributions to their
child’s learning.
We believe that children learn best when they are actively
involved and enjoying school. We provide challenging
activities for them in a supportive environment.
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Moss Hall Infant

Moss Hall Grove, Finchley N12 8PE
tel: 020 8445 9735
email: office@mhi.org.uk
www.mosshallinfantschool.org.uk

Age range 4–7 After-school club Yes DFE code 302 2044
Head Teacher Paul Church Nursery class No*
* the nursery is separate from the infant school
About the school

Moss Hall is a school where diversity is embraced and where We have a strong commitment to inclusion and our
children thrive in a secure and happy environment, where school serves a community which is socially, culturally
there is a commitment to high expectations and the and linguistically diverse. We consider this diversity to be an
achievement of high standards for everyone and where asset, which enriches the educational experience we can
the school community is working together to achieve the offer our children.
school aims.
Moss Hall Junior

Nether Street, Finchley N3 1NR
tel: 020 8445 7965 fax: 020 8446 6559
email: office@mosshalljnr.barnetmail.net
www.mosshalljunior.org.uk
Admission limit 120 (Year 6 is 90) Breakfast club Yes

Age range After-school club
7 – 11 Yes
DFE code 302 2043
Head Teacher Patricia Flinn Nursery class N/A
About the school

‘Moss Hall Junior School is a good school. Governors, senior school and work effectively with senior leaders. The broad
and middle leaders work together effectively to drive school curriculum is enhanced by a wide variety of visits, visitors
improvement. They understand well the school’s strengths and clubs. Music is a particular strength at Moss Hall, with
and areas for development. Leaders provide effective a large proportion of pupils playing a musical instrument.’
support where it is needed and, as a result, teaching is good. Ofsted 2014
Pupils behave well. They have positive attitudes to learning
which contribute to the good progress they make. Pupils
Moss Hall Junior School was awarded VBE (Values-Based
feel safe in school because of the emphasis that leaders
Education) status in Spring 2017.
give to this responsibility. Governors are ambitious for the
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Northside
Albert Street, North Finchley N12 8JP
tel: 020 8445 4730 fax: 020 8446 8598
email: office@northside.barnetmail.net
www.northsideschool.co.uk

Head Teacher Gina Newman Nursery class Yes
About the school

Northside is a happy, caring school where everyone is
respected and valued. We believe that Every Child Matters.
We provide a safe and healthy environment where pupils
enjoy and achieve and make a positive contribution to the
life of the school.
‘Northside is an outstanding school because pupils make
outstanding progress. Teachers work hard to make lessons
fun and they set practical activities to actively involve
and engage pupils in their learning.’ Ofsted 2009
Orion (The)
Grahame Park Way, Mill Hill NW7 2AL
tel: 020 8205 9324 fax: 020 8905 9429
email: office@orion.barnetmail.net
www.theorion.org.uk

Age range After-school club
3 – 11 Yes
DFE code 302 2077
Head Teacher Chris Flathers Nursery class Yes
About the school

TThe Orion Primary School moved to a new site in April recording studio, dance studio, food technology rooms, all
2014. The Orion is a very special school where we weather football pitches, basketball courts and changing
“recognise the star in everyone”. Children work hard on rooms. There is a 21 place resource base for children with
a” learning journey” to achieve highly in academic areas autistic spectrum condition.
and to expectation of behaviour are high. We have a simple “Orion Primary has maintained its status of being an
but very effective way of delivering the curriculum in a fun outstanding school. It has a continual buzz that is infectious
and engaging way and provide wonderful opportunities for and invigorating”. Ofsted 2010.
children to develop their talents in music, sport, drama, the
arts and ICT. The new school building includes a theatre,
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Queenswell Infant & Nursery

Sweets Way, Whetstone N20 0NQ
tel: 020 8445 0524 fax: 020 8446 0979
email: office@queenswellinf.barnetmail.net
www.queenswell-inf.sch.uk

Age range 3–7 After-school club Yes DFE code 302 2071
Karen Smith &
Co-Head Teachers Nursery class Yes
Leanne Oppenheimer
About the school

Our School Is A Special Place To Learn Because:
1 • our new school building is fully accessible to people with
We are a safe and happy school;
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physical disabilities
• every child’s contribution is listened to, respected • there is excellent behaviour, with clear rules that treat
and valued everyone fairly
• each child is encouraged to do their very best • we are a kind, hard-working staff
• we provide a stimulating and creative curriculum • we have a supportive community.

for everyone
Queenswell Junior
Sweets Way, Whetstone N20 0NQ
tel: 020 8445 2056 fax: 020 8446 4188
email: office@queenswelljnr.barnetmail.net
www.queenswelljunior.co.uk

Head Teacher Spencer Clayton Nursery class N/A
About the school

Queenswell Junior School is committed to raising standards Our children come from a wide variety of backgrounds
through a wide range of experiences for all children which and cultures: learning together in an atmosphere of high
will encourage and stimulate a desire to learn. We pride expectations, mutual respect and friendship. We know
ourselves on the relationships we build with our children and value each child in our school and believe in ensuring
which help them to develop skills enabling them to achieve that each child achieves their best, through high quality
and succeed. teaching and support.
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Summerside
Crossway, Finchley N12 0QU
tel: 020 8445 1192 fax: 020 8445 5904
email: admin@summerside.barnet.sch.uk
www.summersideprimary.co.uk

Head Teacher Nadine Lewis Nursery class Yes
About the school

Summerside is a friendly and inclusive community school potential and to develop the academic and social skills
and part of the Reach2 Academy Trust. At Summerside we necessary for their future education and life in society.
pride ourselves on offering a creative and positive learning Summerside is hoping to convert to academy status
environment where all children have the opportunity to be in September 2017
successful and feel valued. We aim to create a secure
“Provision for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural
and safe school where all children can develop confidence,
education is good. Pupils progress rapidly in their personal
self-esteem and feel successful.All of our staff are committed
development. Pupils are taught to appreciate the advantages
to providing outstanding teaching and learning which is fun
of the diverse community which is a hallmark of the school.”
and creative. This will enable each child to achieve their
Ofsted December 2016
Sunnyfields
Hatchcroft, Off Greyhound Hill, Hendon NW4 4JH
tel: 020 8203 3113 fax: 020 8202 6909
email: office@sunnyfields.barnetmail.net
www.sunnyfieldsprimary.co.uk

Head Teacher Lisa Meyer Nursery class Yes
About the school

Sunnyfields is a popular one form entry primary school Teacher plan engaging and stimulating activities that
with a nursery, set in extensive grounds with an award encourage pupils to be active participants in their learning.
winning ecology garden. Within this beautiful environment Pupils are keen to do well, show genuine interest and pride
children are encouraged to explore the world around them in their work, behaviour of a consistently high standard
and become both inquisitive and responsible in all that they and collectively all pupils achieve much higher than the
do. Staff work hard to ensure excellent outcomes for all the national average’. Ofsted January 2017
children with a firm commitment that ‘no child is left behind’.
Sunnyfields is a ‘nurturing, supportive and harmonious
school where pupils thrive academically and emotionally.
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Tudor
Queens Road, Finchley N3 2AG
tel: 020 8346 6010 fax: 020 8346 5547
email: office@tudor.barnetmail.net
www.tudor.barnet.sch.uk

Executive Head Teacher Sally King Nursery class Yes
About the school

At Tudor we strive to nurture the talents of every child parents and carers are positive and our culturally diverse
through an expectation of challenge and achievement within community enriches the experiences of all our children. ‘The
the curriculum. We encourage children to take responsibility school’s promotion of equality is good and contributes to a
for their learning in partnership with staff and parents. harmonious school atmosphere.’ Ofsted September 2012.
Together we have raised the attainment and secured good Prospective parents are warmly invited to come and visit the
progress for every child, developing a culture of aspiration school. Tudor School is part of the Squires Lane Federation
and increasing life chances. Our pupils enjoy coming with Manorside School.
to school and behave well, benefiting from our wonderful
grounds and extra curricular activities. Partnerships with
Underhill School and Children’s

Centre
Mays Lane, Barnet EN5 2LZ tel: 020 8449 2423
email: office@underhill.barnetmail.net
www.underhillschool.org

DFE code 302 2057
Exec Head Teacher Jack Newton Nursery class Yes
About the school

Underhill is a friendly, inclusive and multi-cultural school links that enable our children to develop essential life long
where every child is valued as an individual. learning skills.
Our aim is for our children to be happy, confident, We have high expectations of our children and we celebrate
independent learners who have a solid foundation on which the positive contributions our children make. We work
to build their futures. We achieve this by having a rich, in partnership with families to ensure that our children
exciting curriculum which enables children to engage in high achieve and develop into responsible individuals that face
quality learning and develops a culture of achievement. the future with confidence.
We are proud to have developed extensive international sy
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Wessex Gardens
Wessex Gardens, Golders Green NW11 9RR
tel: 020 8455 9572
email: office@wessexgardens.barnet.sch.uk
www.wessexgardens.co.uk

Head Teacher Alexander Banks Nursery class Yes
About the school

Wessex Gardens School is a place where we grow kind, matters to us that all the families who come to our school
confident, resilient and independent lifelong learners in a feel welcome and want to take an active part in school
trusting and honest environment. Here everyone is welcome life. We are all committed to ensuring that every child
and valued. We are motivated and supported to reach our achieves their very best and thrives in a safe and stimulating
full potential as we continue to aspire to excellence. We are a environment. We all work hard to prepare the children to be
happy working community where families, children and staff independent lifelong learners. Wessex Gardens is a place
come from many different backgrounds and cultures. Our which is very special to everyone who comes here – be it as
positive school ethos ensures that everyone who comes a child, parent, governor or a member of staff.
to Wessex Gardens feels valued and included. It really
Whitings Hill
Whitings Road, Barnet EN5 2QY
tel: 020 8359 5360 fax: 020 8275 8535
email: office@whitingshill.barnetmail.net
www.whitingshill.barnet.sch.uk

Head Teacher Sejal Patel Nursery class Yes
About the school

Whitings Hill is a happy and friendly school. We value all of
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our children equally, celebrating their right to be different

and to excel in different ways. We place a high value on
mutual trust and respect. We expect our children to work
hard, maintain high standards of self-discipline and courtesy
at all times and to enjoy their school life to the full. We also
place a high value on our relationships with you as parents
and carers.
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Woodcroft
Goldbeaters Grove, Edgware HA8 0QF
tel: 020 83244 fax: 020 8959 0736
email: office@woodcroft.barnetmail.net
www.woodcroft.barnet.sch.uk

Head Teacher Craig Tallon Nursery class Yes
About the school

Woodcroft is a successful, well-equipped and inclusive We are delighted to offer excellent sports provision,
school that proudly serves the needs of its pupils and the a commitment to the arts and an outstanding digital
local community. Our ethos, Together Towards Success, curriculum. The school has achieved a number of prestigious
exemplifies everything that we strive to achieve through awards that include Artsmark Gold, Physical Education
the dedication of all our staff, the extensive range of Quality Mark and Healthy School Status.
services offered and wide variety of extra-curricular clubs Woodcroft is registered as an Arts Award Centre for the
and activities. Ofsted commented: “Aspirational programmes Arts Council and was honoured to receive the national
of study inspire pupils to do their very best...pupils are award for ‘Best School Music Department’ at the Music
extremely proud to belong to the school”. Excellence Awards.
Woodridge
Southover, North Finchley N12 7HE
tel: 020 8445 5478 fax: 020 8343 8614
email: Office@woodridge.barnetmail.net

Head Teacher Colin Dowland Nursery class No
About the school

Woodridge Primary School aims to inspire children Woodridge is a spacious, welcoming, attractive school with
to become confident, independent learners with lively, an expansive outdoor environment including access to our
enquiring minds. We teach a rich, stimulating and broad neighbouring ‘Nature Reserve.’
curriculum and we are proud of our enrichment programme ‘The school is a happy, caring and inclusive community.
‘Wider Woodridge.’ Woodridge is a Values Based Education Pupils enjoy school, behave well and feel safe.’ ‘Teaching
school with Respect, Kindness, Honesty and Responsibility is consistently good.’ ‘Teachers’ enthusiasm is reflected
as our four Core Values. We value our diversity and promote in pupils’ excitement about learning.’ ‘The governing body
the partnership with our very supportive parents. is knowledgeable.’ ‘Parents actively support the school.’
Ofsted March 2016
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Voluntary aided schools,
foundation schools,
free schools
and academies
Voluntary aided, foundation school,
free school and academy places 2017
Criterion under which final place offered (furthest
Places Total number of on Band (where
Name of School straight line distance in miles shown where
available time applications relevant)
applicable)
Akiva J ewish 60 168 ~ 15 visits to a qualifying synagogues (0.753)
All Saints CE (N20) 30 129 ~ Home outside Parish of All Saints (0.748)
All Saints CE (NW2) 30 68 ~ Any other children (1.068)
Faith Lottery
Alma Jewish 30 167
Open Straight line distance (0.429)
Annunciation Catholic Infant 60 121 ~ Any other children (0.520)
Ashmole Primary 60 238 ~ Straight line distance (1.307)
Beis Yaakov Jewish 58 64 ~ Any other girls (Lottery)
Beit Shvidler Jewish 30 43 ~ Other children - proximity (0.708)
Blessed Dominic Catholic 60 133 ~ Any other children (0.273)
Broadfields 90 135 ~ Living outside defined area
Foundation Priority area without own church school (0.286)
Christ Church CE 30 135
Community Other children living in priority area (0.149)
Faith Certificate of Religious Practice (0.644)
Etz Chaim Jewish 28 90
Proximity Straight line distance (0.362)
Grasvenor Avenue Infant 30 70 ~ Living outside defined area
Hasmonean Jewish 30 76 ~ Other Orthodox Jewish children (0.894)
Hollickwood 30 39 ~ Straight line distance
Holy Trinity CE 30 103 ~ Any other applicant
Independent Jewish Day 28 95 ~ Children qualifying under C.R.P. (Lottery)
London Academy 60 73 ~ Outside catchment area.
Mathilda Marks Kennedy 30 115 ~ Other Priority Children (0.213)
Menorah Foundation 60 88 ~ Other children meeting religious criteria (Lottery)
Menorah Primary 50 103 ~ Orthodox Jewish children in the nursery (Lottery)
Millbrook Park 60 177 ~ Straight line distance
Monken Hadley CE 20 125 ~ All other children (0.91)
Osidge 60 135 ~ Live outside catchment area
Figures correct 18 April 2017º

Criterion under which final place offered (furthest

Places Total number of on Band (where
Name of School straight line distance in miles shown where
available time applications relevant)
applicable)
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic 30 120 ~ Other practising Catholic children (1.06)
Pardes House Jewish 50 57 ~ Any other Orthodox Jewish children (1.043)
Parkfield Primary 60 104 ~ Living outside priority area
Attending Golders Green Synagogue Level 3
Jewish
Rimon Jewish 30 98 (0.277)
Rosh Pinah Jewish 60 166 ~ 6 Points on CRP - Distance
Sacks Morasha Jewish 30 68 ~ Priority children who attend Kinloss (0.758)
Practising Catholic living in any other parish
Sacred Heart Catholic 60 155 ~
(1.139)
St Agnes' Catholic 60 102 ~ Any other children
St Andrew's CE 30 121 ~ All others living in The Parish (0.34)
St Catherine's Catholic 60 158 ~ Baptised Christian wanting a Catholic education (0.673)
St John's CE (N11) 30 106 ~ Any other children
St John's CE (N20) 30 136 ~ Resident outside Parish of St John the Apostle (0.319)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary 90 185 ~ Any other applicants
St Mary's & St John's CE 90 168 ~ Any other children
St Mary's CE (EN4) 30 173 ~ Other children living in 4 eligible Parishes (0.258)
Foundation Worship at Kensit Evangelical Church
St Mary's CE (N3) 60 167
St Paul's CE (N11) 30 71 ~ Any other children
St Paul's CE (NW7) 30 89 ~ Any other children
St Theresa's Catholic 30 96 ~ Any other children
Catechumens & members of Eastern Christian
St Vincent's Catholic 45 101 ~
Church (2.612)
The Hyde 60 193 ~ Living outside priority area (0.77)
Christ Church/Other Anglican Church Member
Trent CE 30 116 ~
(0.412)
Watling Park 60 94 Straight line distance
Wren 60 273 Community Straight line distance (0.367)
Figures correct 18 April 2017º

Admission limit 60
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Susy Stone
Breakfast club Yes
After-school club Yes
Nursery class No DFE code 302 3520
Akiva
The Sternberg Centre for Judaism, 80 East End Road, Finchley N3 2SY
tel: 020 8349 4980 email: admin@akivaschool.org
www.akivaschool.org
About the school 4. Priority Applicants who can show attendance at not less
Akiva is a Progressive Jewish primary school. We are an than 15 separate Shabbatot between 1 May 2017 and
inclusive and egalitarian learning community, teaching our 31 October 2017
children to be happy, confident and knowledgeable citizens, 5. Other Priority Applicants
with a love of Israel and all aspects of their Judaism. Akiva 6. Other children who are not Priority Applicants and who
children will understand and respect themselves, others are “looked after” by a local authority
and the world. We recognise that successful learning 7. All Other Applicants
is an active partnership between children, their parents
Where there are more applicants within any category than
and teachers. We work together within a secure, nurturing
places, places will be allocated to children who live closest
and stimulating environment to understand and realise each
to the Sternberg Centre site, East End Road entrance,
child’s full potential and prepare them to meet the challenges
measured in a straight line from the front door of the
of a changing world.
child’s permanent home address as notified to the school
Oversubscription criteria (summary) before the date of allocation of places by the Admissions
contact school for full criteria Committee, using the London Borough of Barnet’s
1 If there are more applications than places available in any computerised measuring system (the Distance Tie-Break.);
school year, the Governing Body of Akiva School acting Where a child regularly lives with one parent for part of a
by its Admissions Committee will allocate places using the week and with the other parent for the rest of the week, the
following order of priority: permanent address for Distance Tie-Break purposes will be
1. Children who are Priority Applicants and who are “looked the address at which the child lives for the greater part of the
after” by a local authority school week, i.e. Monday to Friday
2. Siblings Where the Distance Tie-Break does not produce a clear
3. Children of members of staff employed by the school outcome (i.e. two children live precisely the same distance
to work at the school who either: from the school), the place will be determined by random
a) are or were within two years before the date of allocation supervised by a person independent of the school.
application recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a Where the operation of the oversubscription criteria
demonstrable skill shortage, or and the Distance Tie-Break would not lead to all multiple
b) have been employed by the school for a continuous birth siblings being offered a place all those sibling(s) will
period of at least two years and who in the two years nevertheless be offered a place
immediately before the date of application have worked full-
time or not less than 0.4 full time equivalent
Admission limit 30
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Philip Taylor
Breakfast club No
After-school club No
All Saints’ CE NW2

Cricklewood Lane, Childs Hill NW2 2TH
tel: 020 8455 9091` fax: 020 8458 1066 email: office@aspnw2.barnetmail.net
www.allsaintsnw2.barnet.sch.uk
About the school
The school was originally founded to provide education Faith based criteria for 50% of places
for children of the parish of All Saints’. It remains a 2. Children whose siblings* attend the school at the time
school for the community but seeks to offer a Christian of admission and whose parent(s)/carer(s) have been
based education to its children and this is reflected in the involved in the life and worship of All Saints’ Church of
arrangements by which pupils are admitted. As a Church England, Church, Childs Hill for at least a year and attend
of England Voluntary Aided school, the Governors are at church at least twice a month.
responsible for admissions. The management of admissions 3. Children whose parent(s)/carers are involved in the life
is undertaken by Barnet Local Authority. The standard and worship of All Saints’ Church of England Church,
number (maximum size normally allowed in a class) is 30. Childs Hill, and have attended at church at least twice a
In the event of a class being undersubscribed, all applicants month for at least a year.
will be admitted. In the event of oversubscription at the time 4. Children whose parent(s)/carer(s) are involved in the life
of application for the places available and in accordance and worship of a Church of England Church other than
with the school’s Aims and Values, the Admission Criteria All Saints’ Church of England Church and have attended
below will be applied in the priority order given. at church at least twice a month for at least a year.
Oversubscription criteria (summary) 5. Children whose parent(s)/carer(s) have been members of

contact school for full criteria Churches or Chapels of other Christian denominations
1 If there are more applications than the number of places defined as those identified with “Churches Together
available, places will be offered according to the following in Britain” or who are a member of the Evangelical
order of priority: Alliance, and have attended at church at least twice a
month for at least a year.
1. Irrespective of whether a child falls within the faith or
distance based criteria, if they are ‘looked after’ and
Distance based criteria for 50% of places
‘previously looked after’ by a Local Authority such children
a) Children who live near the school and whose
will be given priority. Previously looked after children
siblings* attend the school at the time of admission.
are those who were looked after, but ceased to be so
b) Children living nearest the school.
because they were adopted (or became subject to a child
arrangement order or special guardianship order) will be
included in this category.
* Siblings include half, step, adoptive and foster siblings providing they live
permanently at the same address.
Admission limit 30
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Luke Bridges
Breakfast club Yes
Nursery class Yes DFE code 302 3317
All Saints’ CE N20

116 Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone N20 9EZ
tel: 020 8445 2951 fax: 020 8446 2871 email: office@allsaintsn20.barnetmail.net
www.allsaintsn20.barnet.sch.uk
About the school To be considered a committed member of All Saint’s
We are a happy one form entry primary school which was Church, parents need to aim to attend an act of
originally founded to serve the parish of Whetstone. We are worship in Church at least twice a month during the
a fully inclusive school and welcome children of all faiths. period of 12 months immediately prior to the closing
At All Saints’ we enable children to reach their full potential, date for applications, as recorded in the Church’s
achieving excellence, whilst nurturing spiritual and emotional attendance record (a minimum of 20 recorded instances
development. Our Christian values of friendship, respect, of attendance). The onus is on prospective parents
perseverance, forgiveness, honesty and fairness are at the to ensure that their attendance at the Church is recorded
heart of everything we do. in the parish’s register of attendance at the end of the
Inspired by Christ – Reaching Out to All – Being the Best We service. Parents who have moved into the area within
Can Be this 12 month period will qualify if they can provide a letter
from a minister confirming attendance at another Church
“Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding as they have extremely
covering the balance of the 12 months
positive attitudes to learning. They are cared for very well
5. Children living within the Parish of All Saints’
and feel completely safe in school.” Ofsted 2014
6. Children living outside the Parish of All Saints’.
Oversubscription criteria (summary) Where there are more applicants than places within any
contact school for full criteria
of the categories listed above, places will be allocated
If there are more applications than the number of places
to children who live closest to the Oakleigh Road North
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entrance of the school, measured in a straight line from the
order of priority:
address point of the child’s permanent home, using the
1. Looked after and formerly looked after children London Borough of Barnet’s computerised measuring
2. Children whom the Board of Governors accepts have system (the Distance Tie-Break).
an exceptional medical or social need which the school
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Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Marc Shoffren
Breakfast club Yes
Nursery class No DFE codeXXX
DFEcode 302 XXXX
2020
Alma Primary
Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, N20 0LP
tel: 020 8343 9988 email: office@almaprimary.org
www.almaprimary.org
About the school 3. pupils whose siblings* have accepted a place or currently
Alma Primary is an inclusive, state primary school, which attend the school and who will continue to do so on the
welcomes children from across the Jewish community, date of admission
as well as children from other faiths and none. Our small, 4. children of members of staff
one-form entry school aims to provide outstanding 5. children whose parents have been given founders status**
and stimulating educational opportunities for all children, Once places have been allocated to children under the
including high quality Jewish learning. We nurture each child, criteria above, the remaining places will be divided equally
ensuring they are given sufficient challenge and support between ‘Open places’ and ‘Faith places’.
to make the most of their learning opportunities.
a) 50% of the remaining places will be offered to the
Oversubscription criteria (summary) children living nearest to the front door of the school’s site
contact school for full criteria in Whetstone
The allocation of places will be split between Open places b) The remaining 50% of places will be allocated to children
and Faith places. through random allocation, open to children whose families
Open places are allocated to children whose parents choose fulfil the criteria for a faith place, as evidenced through the
the school regardless of their faith. Parents applying for an school’s SIF. The random allocation will be carried out by an
Open place do so knowing that the school aims to provide independent authority, agreed by the Children’s Committee
a Jewish education and, therefore, the governing body of the governing body.
expects that all pupils will take part in the Jewish aspects of
the school’s curriculum.
Faith places will be allocated to children of families who can
demonstrate practice of an aspect of Judaism.
1 If there are more applications than the number of places
order of priority:
1. ‘looked after’ children and previously ‘looked after’
children
2. children whose social or medical needs are needs that
the school can reasonably meet and which are such that
they cannot be met sufficiently at any other school * siblings are defined as including half, step, adoptive and foster siblings and twin
or multiple births provided they live at the same address as the applicant, but
not other children who also live at the same address who do not fall into one of
these categories.
**founders are defined as governors and those who have played a pivotal role in
the core group founding the school
Admission limit 60
Age range 3–7
Head Teacher Teresa Lynch
Breakfast club No
After-school club Some
Nursery class Yes DFE codeXXX
DFEcode 302 XXXX
3500
Annunciation Catholic Infant (The)

Thirleby Road, Edgware HA8 0HQ
tel: 020 8959 2325 email: office@annunciationinf.barnetmail.net
www.annunciationinf.org.uk
About the school 5. Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School within the Diocese Practice, from other parishes.
of Westminster was founded by the Catholic Church 6. Other baptised Catholics
to provide education for children of Catholic families. As a 7. Other ‘looked after’ children and previously ‘looked after’
Catholic school, we aim to provide a Catholic education children who have been adopted or made subject to child
for all our pupils. At a Catholic school, Catholic doctrine arrangements orders or special guardianship orders
and practice permeate every aspect of the school’s activity. 8. Children of Catechumens and members of an Eastern
It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s Christian Church
education is fully supported by all families in the school. 9. Christians of other denominations whose application is
All applicants are therefore expected to give their full, supported either by a certificate of baptism or by a letter
unreserved and positive support for the aims and ethos of from their Minister of Religion confirming membership of
the school. the faith community
Oversubscription criteria (summary) 10. Children of other faiths whose application is supported
contact school for full criteria by a letter from their Religious Leader confirming
1 If there are more applications than the number of places membership of the faith community
available, places will be offered according to the following 11. Any other children.
order of priority: The Governing Body will give top priority, after the
1. Catholic ‘looked after’ children and previously ‘looked appropriate category of looked-after children, to an
after’ children, who have been adopted or made application where compelling evidence is provided at the
subject to child arrangements orders or special time of application, from an appropriate professional such
guardianship orders. as a doctor, priest or social worker, of an exceptional social,
2. Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of medical, pastoral or other need of the child, which can only
Catholic Practice who have a sibling at the school or be met at this school.
The Annunciation Catholic Junior School at the time Where the offer of places to all the applicants
of admission in any of the sub-categories listed above would still lead
3. Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic to oversubscription, the places up to the admission number
Practice who are resident in the parish of Burnt Oak. will be offered to those living nearest to the school as
4. Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic measured in a straight line from the applicant’s home to the
Practice who are resident in the parishes of St. school. The measurement will be conducted by the Local
Anthony’s, Edgware and SS Sebastian and Pancras’, Authority (LA).
Kingsbury Green
Admission limit 60
Age range 7 – 11
Head Teacher Carol Minihan
Breakfast club Yes
Nursery class N/A DFE codeXXX
DFEcode 302 XXXX
3514
Annunciation Catholic Junior (The)

The Meads, Burnt Oak HA8 9HQ
tel: 020 8906 0723 fax: 020 8906 0377 email: office@annunciationjnr.barnetmail.net
About the school reference form from the priest testifying to their weekly
“There are many reasons why this outstanding school is practice in a Catholic Church
successful. Of greatest significance is the combination of 6. other baptised Catholic children in order of priority
high quality teaching, leadership and care, pupils’ eagerness from the parishes of – Burnt Oak, Edgware and Kingsbury
to learn and the support given by their parents. As a result 7. other baptised Catholic children
of this potent mix, pupils make excellent progress in their 8. other ‘looked after children’ and children who were
academic and personal development, including their spiritual, adopted (or subject to residence orders or special
moral, social and cultural development.” Ofsted Nov 2007. guardianship orders) immediately following having been
‘looked after’
Oversubscription criteria (summary)
contact school for full criteria 9. catechumens and members of an Eastern
1. Catholic ‘looked after children’ and Catholic children who Christian Church
were adopted (or subject to residence orders or special 10. Christians of other denominations whose application is
guardianship orders) immediately following having been supported by their Minister of Religion
‘looked after’ 11. children of other faiths whose application is supported by
2. baptised Catholic children, from practising Catholic their Religious Leader
families, who have a sibling at the school or The 12. any other children.
Annunciation Catholic Infant School at the time The Governing Body will give top priority to an application
of admission within a category where compelling written evidence is
3. baptised Catholic children from practising Catholic provided at the time of application, from an appropriate
families who are resident in the parish of Burnt Oak professional such as a doctor, priest or social worker, of an
and whose application is supported by a baptismal exceptional social, medical or pastoral need which can only
certificate for the child and a reference form be met at this School. Where the offer of places to all the
from the priest testifying to their weekly practice in a applicants in any of the categories listed above would lead
Catholic Church to oversubscription the following provisions will be applied:
4. baptised Catholic children from practising Catholic The attendance of a brother or sister (this includes step/half
families who are resident in the parishes of St. Anthony’s, brothers and sisters who live together as one family) in The
Edgware and SS Sebastian and Pancras’, Kingsbury Annunciation Catholic Junior School or The Annunciation
Green and whose application is supported by a Catholic Infant School at the time of enrolment will increase
baptismal certificate for the child and a reference form the priority of an application within categories 6-12.
from the priest testifying to their weekly practice in a
Where the offer of places to all the applicants in any of the
Catholic Church
sub-categories listed above would still lead to oversubscription,
5. baptised Catholic children from practising Catholic
the places up to the admission number will be offered to those
families from other parishes and whose application is
living nearest to the school as measured by the Local Authority.
supported by a baptismal certificate for the child and a
Admission limit 60
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Christopher Tofallis
Breakfast club Yes
Ashmole Primary
Summit Way, Southgate N14 7NP
tel: 020 8362 8380 email: office@ashmoleprimary.org
www.ashmoleprimary.org
About the school Oversubscription criteria (summary)
The Ashmole Academy Trust opened Ashmole Primary contact school for full criteria
School in September 2016, operating open, fair If there are more applications than the number of places
and transparent practices and policies and welcoming available, places will be offered according to the following
children from all backgrounds. Initially opening with two order of priority:
classes of 30 in the Reception year 2016, the school will 1. children who are ‘looked after’ under provision of Section
grow organically to reach its full capacity of 420 pupils 22(1) of the Children Act 1989. This includes those
in 2022. Children born between 1 September 2013 and 31 children who have previously been looked after but
August 2014 will be admitted without reference to ability. immediately after being looked after became subject
to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special
The published admission number is 60 places in Reception
guardianship order.
in September 2018. The school will admit up to this number
each year to the Reception year and when full the school 2. children who have a sibling at Ashmole Primary School or
will have 420 pupils on roll. Where there are fewer applicants Ashmole Academy at the time of application*
than places available all applicants will be admitted. 3. sons and daughters of staff who are employed by
Ashmole Academy Trust who have been employed for
Ashmole Primary School will provide:
1
2 years or more at the time of application, where the

• priority places at Ashmole Academy to all our primary
person has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which
school children
there is a demonstrable skill shortage
• excellence in educational and behavioural standards
4. proximity to the school. This will be measured by the
• a well balanced curriculum that develops the enquiring distance in a straight line between the national grid
minds and talents of all pupils coordinate point for the child’s main home address as
• innovative and creative approaches to primary determined by Ordnance Survey and the main entrance
education especially taking advantage of the links with of the academy using the local authority’s computerised
Ashmole Academy geographical distance measuring software, with those
• a special emphasis on teaching of English living nearest to the academy having the highest priority**.
and Mathematics but also Science, learning a language * Siblings would include half, step, adoptive and foster siblings as well as
unrelated children of unmarried couples provided they also live at the same
and Music
address as the sibling already at Ashmole Primary School at the time at which
• a safe and stimulating environment. the application for admission to the school is made.
** Where parental responsibilities are equally shared, the home or residential
address will be considered to be with the parent/carer with whom the child
spends the majority of time and nights Monday to Friday. This will normally be
expected to be with the parent/carer with parental responsibilities that receives
the Child Benefit or the address on the child’s Medical Card. This address
must be used for all preferences. The offer of a place may be withdrawn if the
address given is found not to be the permanent address
Admission limit 58
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher E Bialoglowski
Breakfast club No
Beis Yaakov
373 Edgware Road, Colindale NW9 6NQ
tel: 020 8905 9590 fax: 020 8200 7130 email: office@beisyaakov.barnetmail.net
“This is an outstanding school. The school instills in its pupils contact school for full criteria
a clear sense of Jewish values, self-confidence and a joy Beis Yaakov Primary School was established to serve
of learning. Teaching successfully captures the interests of the Orthodox Jewish (Charedi) Community of North
the pupils and they are proud of their school. They have West London and to provide education for the daughters
excellent attitudes to learning and want to do well and as a of parents who all observe Orthodox Jewish (Charedi)
result, their behaviour is excellent.” Ofsted June 2011. practice, defined as ethos, lifestyle and daily practice that
are governed by an unequivocal and lifelong commitment
to Torah study and Mitzvos observance, and the central
tenets of Yiras Shomayim, Emunas Chachomim, Middos
Tovos and Tzenius in dress, speech and behaviour.
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order of priority:
1. girls who/whose family observe Orthodox Jewish
(Charedi) practice and are ‘looked after’ (in public care) or
were previously ‘looked after’
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Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Rabbi Jonny Spector
Breakfast club No
DFEcode 302 XXXX
3524
Beit Shvidler
261 Hale Lane, Edgware HA8 8NX
tel: 020 8238 2746 fax: 020 8958 4175 email: admin@beitshvidler.org.uk
www.beitshvidler.org.uk
About the school siblings enrolled in any of BSPS years Reception
1 Beit Shvidler Primary School is a co-educational, orthodox through Year 6; and
Jewish primary school that welcomes a broad range of • the siblings live at the same address as the applicant;
families, all of whom have a shared commitment to Shabbos, and
Kashrus and community involvement together with • the siblings are Priority Children.
ongoing learning and religious growth. We are an orthodox
3. priority Children of parent(s)/carer(s) who regularly attend
school and aim to encourage a strong commitment
and participate at EAYC
to orthodox Jewish practice, Torah values, the love of Israel
4. priority Children of parent(s) / carer(s) who regularly attend
and educational excellence. We are committed to:
and participate at other Orthodox synagogues
• promoting a lifelong love of learning
5. other ‘looked after’ and previously ‘looked after’ children
• helping all pupils to fulfil their potential and to become 6. other children with siblings in the school at the time of
well rounded individuals admission (R-Y6).
• equipping children with the necessary academic and life If in any category there are more qualifying applicants than
skills needed to participate confidently in society with there are available places, priority will be given according
pride in their Jewish identity. to the proximity of the child’s home to the school gate
Oversubscription criteria (summary) in Hale Lane as measured by Barnet’s measuring tool.

contact school for full criteria Random allocation will be used as a tie breaker.
order of priority:
1. priority* Children who are ‘looked after’ or who have been
previously ‘looked after’ by a local authority
2. priority Children with siblings who are currently at BSPS.
For these purposes, siblings means one (or more) full-
siblings, half-siblings, step-siblings and adopted siblings.
Priority for siblings under this section will only apply
where all the following conditions are fulfilled:
• at the time of commencement of the school year
covered by the application, the applicant will have
* For the purposes of this policy Priority Children are applicants and their
parent(s)/carer(s) who fulfil all the criteria set out in the SIF. For a more detailed
explanation, please see our SIF.
Admission limit 60
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Geraldine Pears
Breakfast club Yes
Blessed Dominic Catholic
Lanacre Avenue, Colindale NW9 5FN
tel: 020 8205 3790 fax: 020 8205 9341
email: office@blesseddominic.barnetmail.net
www.blesseddominic.barnet.sch.uk
About the school 7. Other ‘looked after’ children and previously ‘looked
Blessed Dominic Catholic School aims to unite school, after’ children who have been adopted (or made subject
home and parish as a Christian community in which to child arrangements orders or special guardianship
every individual is valued and respected. We will promote orders)
education for life, developing the academic, spiritual, 8. Children of catechumens and members of an Eastern
emotional, social and physical potential of all children Christian Church
in our care. 9. Christians of other denominations whose application is
supported either by a certificate of baptism or by a letter
from their Minister of Religion confirming membership of
that faith community
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order of priority:
1. Catholic ‘looked after’ children and Catholic children
and previously ‘looked after’ children who have been
adopted or made subject to child arrangements orders or
special guardianship orders immediately after having been
‘looked after’
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Admission limit 90
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Robin Archibald
Breakfast club Yes

DFEcode 302 XXXX
3519
Broadfields
Roseberry Drive, Edgware HA8 8JP
tel: 020 8359 5430 fax: 020 8958 1056
email: office@broadfields.barnetmail.net www.broadfields.barnet.sch.uk
About the school 3. children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling
Broadfields is a large primary school in Edgware. We are an (brother or sister) living at the same address who already
independent academy directly funded by the government, attends the school, siblings would include half, step,
managed by a charity whose trustees are local people adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the
and parents. As a result, we are totally committed to deliver same address as the applicant.
schooling that is tailored to our wonderful diverse community 4. the child of a Broadfields School member of staff,
in Edgware. providing that the member has been employed for a
As a large school, we can offer a wider than normal range of minimum of two years at the time of application*, or
provision in sport, the arts and for the most able. But most is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a
important, Broadfields is a happy, positive, strongly good demonstrable skill shortage. Such a child is defined
school where children make excellent progress and enjoy the in these arrangements as a child who lives as the staff
early years of their lives. Broadfields creates an environment member’s son or daughter in the same house, including
where children can thrive and are valued as individuals. natural born, adopted, step and foster son or daughter.
5. remaining places are offered on a geographical basis
Oversubscription criteria (summary) determined by the proximity of the child’s home to the
school, with those living nearer being accorded the higher
1. children who are ‘looked after’ or ‘previously looked
priority, measuring distance in a straight line from the
after’ and children who were adopted (or subject to child
school main gate.
arrangements orders or special guardianship orders)
Notes:
immediately following having been ‘looked after’
* ‘time of application’ will be taken as the closing date for the application
2. Other children whom the Governors accept have an process
exceptional medical, social or other need that the
Unless otherwise stated distances are measured from the
school is particularly able to meet. Applications in this
address point for the child’s home, supplied by Ordnance
category will be considered only if they are supported
Survey, to the school’s main gate. The distance between
by an attached written statement from a doctor, social
these points is calculated using the Council’s computerised
worker or other appropriate professional. Parents must
geographical information system.
demonstrate that there is a very specific connection
Tie Breaker – distance will be used as a tie-breaker within
between the child’s need and the particular school.
each category.
Difficulties with child care arrangements because of work
or other commitments would not be grounds for priority Final Tie Breaker – applicants from the same block of
under this category. Information not provided at the time flats, or applicants who live the same distance from the
the application is submitted may not be considered at a school will be selected in random order and places will be
later date. offered accordingly.
Admission limit 60
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Alison Anscomb
Breakfast club Yes

DFEcode 302 3522
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Claremont
Claremont Road, Cricklewood NW2 1AB
tel: 020 845 4013 fax: 020 8457 5050
email: office@claremont.barnetmail.net
About the school A special guardianship order is defined by section 14A of
1 Claremont Primary School is a happy and thriving school the Children Act 1989.
which is part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust. We 2. other children whom the Director of Education and Skills
aim to: accepts have an exceptional medical, social or other
• create a safe, caring, friendly and welcoming need that the school is particularly able to meet.
environment where all members of our school Applications in this category will be considered only if they
community feel valued and are respected. are supported by an attached written statement from a
doctor, social worker or other appropriate professional.
• provide challenging, stimulating and creative learning
Parents must demonstrate that there is a very specific
opportunities across the curriculum which engage
connection between the child’s need and the particular
pupils and motivate them to succeed.
school. Difficulties with child care arrangements because
• have high expectations of our pupils, enabling them
of work or other commitments would not be grounds
to become confident and successful learners, and to
for priority under this category. Information not provided
develop skills which will support them through life
at the time the application is submitted may not be
• promote high standards of behaviour. considered at a later date.
• work as a team of staff, parents, governors and other 3. children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling
members of the community in order to provide the best (brother or sister) living at the same address who already
possible opportunities and achieve the best possible attends the school. Siblings would include half, step,
outcomes for all our pupils. adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the
same address as the applicant.
contact school for full criteria 4. children living within the individual school’s defined area,
with priority given to those who live closest to the school
when measuring distance in a straight line.
order of priority: 5. children living outside the individual school’s defined area,
1. children who are ‘looked after’ and children who were
adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or
special guardianship orders) immediately following having Distances are measured from the address point for
been ‘looked after’. A child looked after is a child in the the child’s home, supplied by Ordnance Survey, to the
care of a local authority or provided with accommodation school’s main gate. The distance between these points is
by that authority in accordance with Section 22 of the calculated using the Council’s computerised geographical
Children Act 1989. An adopted child is defined by section information system.
46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002. A residence
order is defined by section 8 of the Children Act 1989.
Admission limit 30
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Elena Print
Breakfast club Yes
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Christ Church CE
Byng Road, Barnet EN5 4NS
tel: 020 8440 2198 fax: 020 8441 4700 email: office@christchurch.barnetmail.net
www.christchurchschoolbarnet.org.uk
About the school 4. children living within the school’s Priority Area, whose
A Church of England school, we welcome children of parents/legal guardians have had continuing and regular
all faiths and none, and seek to give them the best involvement in the religious life and worship of another
possible education - within a Christian environment that Trinitarian church (provided that the church does not have
acknowledges the unique contribution each can make its own church primary school) for a period of at least one
to society and to the life of the school. We aim to equip them year prior to the closing date for admissions
with the skills they will need to become life-long learners, 5. other children living within 1.3 miles of the school, whose
and to acquire the self-confidence that will allow them parents/legal guardians have had continuing and regular
to take their place in society. involvement in the religious life and worship of another
Trinitarian church for a period of at least one year prior
to the closing date for admissions.
If there are more applications than there are places, the
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the Community criteria
Foundation Criteria (F) - up to 21 places
6. ‘looked after’ children/previously ‘looked after’
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7. siblings
they also meet one of Foundation Criteria F2, F3, F4 or F5
8. children of staff employed by the school, provided the
2. siblings whose parents/legal guardians have had
parent has been so employed for at least two years at the
continuing and regular involvement in the religious
time the application is made
life and worship of Christ Church, Barnet or another
9. other children living within the school’s Priority Area,
Trinitarian Church, for a period of at least one year prior
with priority given to children attending the school
to the closing date for admissions
nursery class
3. children whose parents/legal guardians have had
10. other children, with priority given to children attending the
continuing and regular involvement in the religious life
school nursery class.
and worship of Christ Church, Barnet for a period of at
Note 1: Rankings within any one criterion are determined by the distance
least one year prior to the closing date for admissions. between the school and the child’s home.
Also children of staff employed by the school, provided Note 2: Previously been looked after children are children who ceased to be
the parent has been so employed for at least two years so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements
order or special guardianship order).
at the time the application is made, and provided at least
Note 3: A sibling is defined as a child who has a brother or sister who attends
one parent/legal guardian has had continuing and regular the main school at the time of application and is expected to be at the school
involvement in religious life and worship of a Trinitarian at the time the child is admitted.
church for a period of at least one year prior to the closing Note 4: The Priority Area is the area in which Christ Church is the nearest
Church of England primary school.
date for applications
Admission limit 90
Age range 7 – 11
Head Teacher Simon Putman
Breakfast club Yes

Nursery class N/A DFE codeXXX
DFEcode 302 XXXX
2018
Deansbrook Junior
Hale Drive, Mill Hill NW7 3ED
tel: 020 8959 3423 fax: 020 8201 0492
email: office@deansbrookjnr.barnetmail.net
www.deansbrookjuniorschool.co.uk
About the school doctor, social worker or other appropriate professional.
Our aims:
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Parents must demonstrate that there is a very specific
• to provide a happy, safe and caring environment connection between the child’s need and the particular
in which everyone can achieve their full potential school. Difficulties with child care arrangements because
of work or other commitments would not be grounds
• to promote high standards of achievement both in work
for priority under this category. Information not provided
and in behaviour
at the time the application is submitted may not be
• to deliver the National Curriculum in an exciting considered at a later date
and challenging way
4. children who live within the individual school’s defined
• to enrich the curriculum with extra-curricular activities, area and who are without a school place because they
visits and school journeys have moved
• to encourage each child to develop self-esteem and, 5. children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling
in doing so, learn to respect others. living at the same address who already attends the
The school aims to share with parents, families and others school, or the linked school in the case of separate infant
the responsibility for developing children educationally, and junior schools. Siblings would include half, step,
morally, spiritually and socially. adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the
same address as the applicant
Oversubscription criteria (summary) 6. children living within the individual school’s defined area,
If there are more applications than there are places, the
when measuring distance in a straight line
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7. children living outside the individual school’s defined area,
1. ‘children who are ‘looked after’ and children who were
special guardianship orders) immediately following having
Distances are measured from the address point for
been ‘looked after’
the child’s home, supplied by Ordnance Survey, to the
2. children who, when the applications are processed,
school’s main gate. The distance between these points is
attend the linked infant school
calculated using the Council’s computerised geographical
3. other children whom the Director of Education and Skills
information system.
accepts have an exceptional medical, social or other
need that the school is particularly able to meet.
Applications in this category will be considered only if they
are supported by an attached written statement from a
Admission limit 90
Age range 7 – 11
Head Teacher Lisa Golding
Breakfast club Yes
Nursery class N/A 302 5200
DFE code XXX XXXX
Dollis Junior
Pursley Road, Mill Hill NW7 2BU
tel: 020 8959 4728 fax: 020 8906 1376 email: office@dollisjnr.barnetmail.net
www.dollisjunior.com
About the school 5. where a *brother or *sister attends Dollis Infant School at
At Dollis Junior, we believe that every child can achieve the time of admission
great things and it is our role, working closely with our 6. proximity of the child’s home to the school, with those
families, to ensure that every pupil is the best they can be. living nearer being accorded the higher priority measuring
In our school we are committed to the highest standards distance in a straight line.
of teaching and learning achieved through a combination Distances are measured from the address point for
of challenge, support, encouragement and praise. We aim the child’s home, supplied by Ordnance Survey, to the
high in order to help our children be successful individuals school’s main gate. The distance between these points is
inside and outside of school. We support our pupils through calculated using the Council’s computerised geographical
their learning journey by encouraging a ‘can do’ attitude, information system.
having high aspirations, high expectations and showing that * a brother or sister is defined as a sibling who lives at the same address as a
child applying and may be a full, half or step sibling by birth or legal adoption
mistakes are always a learning opportunity.
We are incredibly proud of our diverse community and the
many cultures within our school and the local community.
Alongside this, we pride ourselves on our values based
approach which has created a school which is nurturing,
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Breakfast club No
DFEcode 302 XXXX
2001
Etz Chaim Primary School

20 Daws Lane, Mill Hill, London NW7 4SL
tel: 020 8906 2983 email: admin@etzchaim-primaryschool.org.uk
www.etzchaim-primaryschool.co.uk
The School was established in response to the local contact school for full criteria
community’s need for extra Jewish primary school places 1. ‘looked after’ or previously ‘looked after’ children, who
in the area and is actively supported by local parents. The ceased to be ‘looked after’ because they were adopted
school has a very strong link with the local community (or became subject to a child arrangements order or
and Mill Hill United Synagogue, being fully supported by special guardianship order).
Rabbi Shochet who has been an active partner during its 2. children that have a sibling already at the school, where a
creation. Our pupils will be successful learners who enjoy sibling is due to continue to attend the school in the same
learning, make excellent progress and achieve well. We school year that the applicant enters Reception. For the
will develop children’s personal skills to help them achieve avoidance of any doubt this means that the elder sibling
academically and become lifelong learners and lovers of must intend to continue at the school during the Autumn
learning. Our graduates will be confident individuals who are term when their qualifying sibling is due to start
able to lead safe, healthy and fulfilling lives. Furthermore, 3. children of staff, where the member of staff has been
they will be responsible citizens who will make a positive employed continuously by the school for two or more
contribution to British and Jewish society. years at the time at which the application for admission
to the school is made, and who have a minimum of four
points on the CRP
4. up to 14 places will be allocated to applicants with four or
more points on the CRP
5. any remaining places will be allocated on the basis of
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Head Teacher Jack Newton
Breakfast club Yes
DFEcode 302 XXXX
2030
Grasvenor Avenue Primary School

Grasvenor Avenue, Barnet EN5 2BY
tel: 020 8449 6053 email: office@grasvenoravenue.barnetmail.net
www.grasvenorinfantschool.org.uk
About the school Parents must demonstrate that there is a very specific
Grasvenor Avenue Infant School is a single intake infant connection between the child’s need and the particular
school and is often described as Barnet’s best kept secret. school. Difficulties with child care arrangements because
Tucked away on the edge of the green belt, backing directly of work or other commitments would not be grounds
on to parkland, our friendly little school has a wonderful for priority under this category. Information not provided
village-like atmosphere. at the time the application is submitted may not be

considered at a later date.
“Relationships throughout the school are good. Pupils
3. children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling
all enjoy going to school and are happy there. Pupils are
(brother or sister) living at the same address who already
encouraged to develop their own individuality while retaining
attends the school. Siblings would include half, step,
an awareness of care and safety for others.” Ofsted 2009.
adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the
Oversubscription criteria (summary) same address as the applicant
contact school for full criteria 4. children living within the individual school’s defined area,
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available, places will be offered according to the following when measuring distance in a straight line
order of priority: 5. children living outside the individual school’s defined area,
1. children who are ‘looked after’ and children who were with priority given to those who live closest to the school
adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or when measuring distance in a straight line.
been ‘looked after’. A child looked after is a child in the
care of a local authority or provided with accommodation
by that authority in accordance with Section 22 of
the Children Act 1989. An adopted child is defined
information system.
by section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
A child arrangements order is defined by section 8 of
the Children Act 1989. A special guardianship order is
defined by section 14A of the Children Act 1989
are supported by an attached written statement from a
doctor, social worker or other appropriate professional.
Admission limit 30
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Dr Alan Shaw
Breakfast club No
Hasmonean Primary
8 –10 Shirehall Lane, Hendon NW4 2PD
tel: 020 8202 7704 email: admin@hasmonean-pri.barnet.sch.uk
www.hasmonean-pri.barnet.sch.uk
About the school 5. other Orthodox Jewish children
The Hasmonean Primary School was awarded ‘Outstanding’ 6. ‘looked after’ children and/or previously looked after
status in June 2008. The school is guided by the philosophy children other than those who are Orthodox Jews
of ‘Torah im Derech Eretz’. Our children are imbued with 7. other children.
a love for their Jewish heritage, reaching their potential If in any category there are more qualifying applicants than
in both Secular and Jewish studies. The school was founded there are available places, priority will be given to those
by Rabbi Solomon Schonfeld in 1947, as part of the living nearest to the school by straight line measuring
Secondary Schools Movement. It has flourished ever since in accordance with the Local Authority’s measuring system
and continues to grow from strength to strength. described in its guidance booklet for parents applying for
Oversubscription criteria (summary) school places (“The Measuring System”), but with measuring
contact school for full criteria taking place to the main entrance of the school site.
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available, places will be offered according to the following of the child for the Measuring System shall be the address
order of priority: at which the child usually lives. When the parents of the
child live separately but the child lives with both parents
1. Orthodox Jewish children who are ‘looked after’ by a
at different addresses, the child’s home address for the
local authority and Orthodox Jewish children who were
Measuring System will be taken to be the address where the
child lives for most of the week. If the child spends an equal
amount of time with each parent, the address will be taken
been ‘looked after’
to be that of the main parent/carer eligible to receive Child
2. Orthodox Jewish brothers and sisters whose siblings are
Benefit and Child Tax Credit. If all criteria and measures are
at the school at the time of admission or who formerly
equal then a random ballot will be the tie breaker.
attended the school for at least three consecutive terms
within the period of two years before the date of entry. For
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Head Teacher Hugh Vivian
Breakfast club Yes
Nursery school Yes DFE code 302 2031
Hollickwood
Sydney Road, Muswell Hill N10 2NL
tel: 020 8883 6880 email: office@hollickwood.barnet.sch.uk
www.hollickwood.barnet.sch.uk
Hollickwood School provides children with a warm contact school for full criteria
and supportive learning environment in which they can If there are more applications than the number of places
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thrive. Expectations are high and emphasis is placed available, places will be offered according to the following
on high-quality feedback, collaborative learning and the order of priority:
development of a growth mindset. The curriculum is rich 1. children ‘looked’ after by a local authority and children
and broad and designed to fully engage pupils. who were adopted (or the subject of a child arrangements
Parents and carers are supportive and engage well with order or special guardianship order) immediately following
the school, which further contributes to the welcoming haviong been ‘looked after’
and friendly atmosphere that you will find here. Children are 2. children with exceptional medical, social or educational
well-behaved and eager to learn. The school is rapidly needs that can only be met at this school, assessed with
improving and our results reflect this. the help of specialist local authority staff on the basis of
letters from appropriate professional consultants. (The
We are very happy to show prospective parents around.
medical condition of parents or other family members, or
difficulties of child care arrangements because of work
or other commitments, would not be grounds for priority
under this category. Information not provided at the time
the application is submitted may not be considered at a
later date.)
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time or proposed admission (siblings include half, step,
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Head Teacher Rosalyn Kimani
Breakfast club Yes
Holy Trinity CE
Eagans Close, Market Place, East Finchley N2 8GA
tel: 020 8883 1824 fax: 020 8883 9320 email: office@holytrinity.barnetmail.net
http://www.holytrinityceschool.org
About the school when the younger sibling commences their attendance at
Our mission statement is “We promise to provide the school
opportunities for every child to be the best that they can be. 4. children who live in the N2 postal district and whose
We aim to create a happy and secure Christian environment parents are involved** in the work and worship of
in which children can grow in confidence and independence. the Parish of Holy Trinity or any other Church of
England church
We strive for excellence in teaching and learning to achieve
High Standards Together.” 5. children who live outside the N2 postal district and whose
parents are involved** in the work and worship of the
Our core belief is “A safe, happy and comfortable child is
Parish of Holy Trinity or All Saints Church N2
one who is ready to learn”.
6. distance from home to school. Distance is measured
Oversubscription criteria (summary) between the address point for the child’s home, supplied
contact school for full criteria by Ordance Survey, to the school’s main gate using the
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order of priority:
1. Children who are in public care, that is, ‘looked after’ by
a local authority. This also includes children who were
previously looked after, but cease to be so because they
became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or
special guardianship order.
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Head Teacher Jo Djora
Breakfast club No
Nursery class Yes DFEcode
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The Hyde
Hyde Crescent, Hendon NW9 7EY tel: 020 8205 8707
email: office@thehydeschool.co.uk
About the school accommodation by a local authority in their exercise of
The Hyde is a friendly and inclusive community school their social services functions, in accordance with section
and part of the Elliot Foundation Academy Trust. In May 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989. Details of eligibility must
2015 we were judged by OFSTED to be “outstanding” be supplied by the allocated social worker or foster carer.
in every area. Our children love learning and are rightly 2. Children for whom it is essential to be admitted to the
proud of their achievements. We seek to develop confident Academy because of special circumstances to do with
and articulate learners in every aspect of school life. In 2014 significant medical or social needs, which relate to the
we won the Speakers School Council Award and in 2016 child or an immediate member of the child’s family.
we were appointed a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for our work Applications must be supported by medical evidence
around inclusion. Our academic results reflect the fantastic from a GP or hospital consultant, social worker or similar
progress our children make as they achieve above the professional. The supporting evidence should set out the
national average. particular reason why the Academy is the most suitable
We have an innovative and exciting curriculum which is and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had
enhanced by our Urban Adventure, which offers children to attend another school. This evidence must be sent
extension and enrichment activities. There is a strong to the Academy by the application closing date, for the
emphasis on practical experience and first hand learning, child to be considered under this criterion.
which inspires our children and supports them to succeed. 3. Children who, on the date of application, have a sibling
The school is situated in a modern and spacious building (i.e. a natural brother or sister, or a half brother or sister, or
with great facilities including a recording studio and a well a legally adopted brother or sister or half-brother or sister,
used and stocked library; we also have fantastic outdoor or step brother or sister) who is living with them at the
space. We provide a wide range of opportunities for children same address and on roll of the Academy.
both within the core curriculum and in other ways, such as 4. d) Children of staff, where the member of staff has been
through school council, sporting activities, and through art employed by the Academy for 2 or more years at the
and music. time of application, or the member of staff was recruited
to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill
Oversubscription criteria (summary) shortage.
5. e) Children living nearest to the school within the defined
catchment area (see LA website for details).
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6. f) Children living nearest to the school outside the defined
order of priority:
catchment area.
1. A ‘looked after child’ or a child who was previously looked
7. Unless otherwise stated distances are measured
after but immediately after being looked after became
from the address point for the child’s home, supplied by
subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special
Ordnance Survey, to the school’s main gate. The distance
guardianship order. A looked after child is a child who is a)
between these points is calculated using the Council’s
looked after by a local authority or b) being provided with
computerised geographical information system.
Admission limit 28
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Jacob Ebrahimoff
Breakfast club No
Nursery class Yes DFEcode
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codeXXX 3515
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Independent Jewish Day

46 Green Lane, Hendon NW4 2AH
tel: 020 8203 2299 fax: 020 8202 1142 email: office@ijds.barnetmail.net
www.ijds.co.uk
About the school 4. children whose families have received a Certificate of
The Independent Jewish Day School was established Religious Practice from the IJD
to provide an excellent standard of Secular and Religious 5. children of practicing Jews who have not received
Education to Orthodox families, within a framework where a Certificate of Religious Practise from the IJDS but
Religious Studies are taught in Hebrew. The Vaad Hakodesh have provided a letter from their local Orthodox Rabbi
will look for the children of applicants who will support confirming that they attend Shabbat morning synagogue
and reinforce at home the Torah values, religious observance religious services at least 30 times a year (not including
and Ahavat Yisrael taught by the school. This will be the Shalosh Regalim and Yamim Noraim)
demonstrated by Synagogue attendance, support of the 6. ‘looked after children’ or ‘previously looked after children’
Kodesh programme and its delivery in Ivrit, support of of other faiths or no faith
Torah values, observance of Jewish laws including being 7. children of other faiths or no faith.
Shomrei Shabbat, observing the laws of Tzniut and Kashrut
‘‘Siblings’ shall include half-siblings, step-siblings
and Ahavat Yisrael and Ahavat Am Yisrael. This commitment
and adopted siblings who are Orthodox Jewish children
will be decided by the Vaad Hakodesh of the school, who
and who are living at the same address. When the
will issue a certificate enabling parents to apply for a place at
oversubscription criteria are applied to applications made
the school.
on behalf of twins or triplets, they will be selected as a
Oversubscription criteria (summary) family unit
1 If there are more applications than the number of places The Certificate of Religious Practice will be awarded
available, places will be offered according to the following to children of applicants who will support and reinforce at
order of priority: home the Torah values, religious observance and Ahavat
1. Jewish ‘looked after children’ or previously ‘looked after Yisrael taught by the School. This will be demonstrated
children’ (within the meaning of section 22 of the Children by synagogue attendance, support of the Kodesh
Act 1989 ) who have received a Certificate of Religious programme and its delivery in Ivrit, support of Torah values
Practice from the IJDS and observance of Jewish laws including being Shomrei
2. children who have a sibling at the IJDS either at the time Shabbat, observing the laws of Tzniut and Kashrut.
of making the application for entry to Reception or at the

intended start date
3. children of staff at the IJDS who have received a
Certificate of Religious Practice from the IJDS and fall
within paragraph 1.39(b) of the Schools Admission Code,
December 2014
Admission limit 60
Age range 4 – 18
Head Teacher Angela Trigg
London
Breakfast club Yes
Academy
London Academy
Spur Road, Edgware HA8 8DE
tel: 0208 238 1100 fax: 0208 238 1101 email: office@londonacademy.org.uk
www.londonacademy.org.uk
London Academy Primary welcomed their first group contact school for full criteria
of reception age children in September 2015. We are 1. Children who are ‘looked after’ and children who were
privileged to be moving into our brand new beautifully looked after, but ceased to be so because they were
designed building fit to deliver the highest quality learning adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order
for your children. We will provide every child from reception or special guardianship order under the provision of the
to the Sixth Form with a challenging learning environment Children Act 1989
that develops them as innovative, creative thinkers. We 2. Siblings at the Academy (siblings would include half,
will develop responsible, respectful young people ready step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live
to make a difference to the local, national and international at the same address as the applicant). It will also include
community. Our children will learn in a caring environment siblings of former students provided they completed their
that recognises their unique personalities and needs. education at the end of year 11 or in Sixth Form
The strong partnership between families and the school will 3. Students in the defined catchment area: in the case
ensure that at every stage of your child’s education they will ofoversubscription, geographical location will be used as
thrive and progress. a tiereaker. Distance will be measured in a straight line
from the child’s home to the entrance of the Principal’s
office with those living closest being given priority
4. For students who live outside the defined catchment
area, priority will be given to those who live nearest
to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line
from the child’s home to the Principal’s office.
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Head Teacher Jillian Dunstan
Breakfast club No
Mathilda Marks Kennedy

68 Hale Lane, Mill Hill NW7 3RT
tel: 020 8959 6089 email: office@mmks.barnet.sch.uk
www.mathildamarks.org.uk
About the school of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is
MMK is a very special school, where every child is given a demonstrable skill shortage. For this purpose, School
the opportunity to flourish and reach his or her potential, staff are individuals employed by the School whether on a
in a caring and happy atmosphere - all in strict accordance full time or part time basis
with our Orthodox Jewish and Zionistic ethos. Small classes 4. other priority children
and a one form entry create a unique intimacy that ensures 5. children who are not priority children who are (1) looked
that all our pupils grow both socially and academically into after children or (2) children who were previously looked
fine ambassadors for the school and wider community after but immediately after being looked after became
adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements
order or special guardianship order)
Priority will be given to children who score four points on
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score four points as “priority children”. If there are more Where in any category there are more applicants than places
applications than the number of places available, places will available, priority will be given to those living nearest to the
be offered according to the following order of priority: school by straight line measured in accordance with the
Local Authority’s measuring system.
1. priority children who are (1) looked after children or (2)
children who were previously looked after but immediately
after being looked after became adopted (or became
subject to a child arrangements order or special
guardianship order)
2. priority children who have a sibling living at the same
address who already attends the School and who
will still be on the school roll at the time of proposed
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Menorah Foundation
Abbots Road, Edgware HA8 0QS
tel: 020 89992 fax: 020 8906 9993 email: office@menorahfoundation.co.uk
www.menorahfoundation.co.uk
About the school 5. children who meet the religious criteria and are from a
The aim of the School has been, and always will be, to instil family who have moved into the community (defined
in its pupils a love and understanding of Jewish religious by the postcodes NW4, HA8, NW11, or any address
life, infused with the highest standard of secular education. within 4.5km of the school measured in a straight line
In addition, to make our pupils realise from an early age from the school gate) from outside the Greater London
that our sacred religious, ethical and moral principles apply area (defined by being the area within the boundaries of
to whatever is being studied, and in every walk of life. the M25 motorway) within six months before the date
of application
6. all other children who meet the religious criteria.
7. all other ‘looked after’ and previously ‘looked after’
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order of priority:
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1. ‘looked after’ children and previously ‘looked after’
Siblings include half, step, and adoptive siblings; and foster
children who meet the religious criteria. ‘Looked after’
siblings provided they also live at the same address as
children are children who are in the care of a local
the applicants.
authority under the provision of the Children Act 1989).
Previously ‘looked after’ children are children who were In the event of there being insufficient places for all
looked after but ceased to be so because they were applicants within any of the above criteria, a random ballot
adopted, or became subject to child arrangements orders will be used to determine which children will be admitted
or special guardianship orders immediately following under the criterion in question, in the presence of an
having been looked after independent observer.
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Menorah Primary
The Wohl Campus, 1-3 The Drive, Golders Green NW11 9SP
tel: 020 8458 1276 fax: 020 8209 2140
email: office@menorahprimary.org.uk
About the school 4. Orthodox Jewish children with a sibling who will be at the
“Menorah Primary is an outstanding school where pupils School at the date entry is required
achieve exceptionally well. Teaching in the school 5. up to of five (depending solely on the number of such
is outstanding. applications up to five) Orthodox Jewish Priority Children
This is because of the exceptional quality of the planning per entry age group (in recognition of the difficulty faced
across all subjects, providing high levels of challenge by some Orthodox Jewish parents in securing a place at
for pupils of all abilities. Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social the school for the first child in the family)
and cultural development is exceptionally well promoted as “Priority Child” means either:
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a result of the rich curriculum and of the shared values of the 3 (a) the eldest child in a family; or (b) a child of appropriate
school community.” Ofsted 2012 age for entry to the class applied for whose family has
moved into the area in the 12 months prior to the Closing
contact school for full criteria Date but who has no older siblings currently at the School
1 In the case of over subscription, in deciding which children 6. Orthodox Jewish children of families whose ethos
to admit, the Governing Body will apply the following criteria matches that of the school (the ethos being a desire
in the following order of priority: to instil in their children a firm foundation which will
prepare them for a life of committed Torah observance
1. Orthodox Jewish children who are or have been “looked
in accordance with the requirements of the Shulchan
after” by a local authority under the provisions of the
Aruch based on the three pillars of Ahavas Torah, Yiras
Children Act 1989
Shomayim and Middos Tovos) assessed on the basis
2. Orthodox Jewish children who have attended the
of the supplementary information form and a reference
School’s Nursery
from an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi;
3. Orthodox Jewish children whose parents (i) are members
7. other children who are or have been “looked after” by a
of or Frequent Attendees at the GGBH as at the Closing
local authority under the provisions of the Children Act
Date and (ii) maintain strict observance of Orthodox
1989;
Jewish religious and cultural norms in accordance with
8. other children with a sibling who will be at the school at
the requirements of the Shulchan Aruch assessed on the
the date entry is required; and
basis of the supplementary information form and written
confirmation from the Rabbi of the GGBH 9. other children.
“Frequent Attendee” means having attended either services In the event of there being insufficient places for all
or Shiurim at the GGBH on average at least four times applicants within any of the above criteria, a random ballot
a week for a period of no less than 12 months in the will be used to determine which children will be admitted
16 months prior to the Closing Date. under the criteria in question, in the presence of an
independent observer.
Admission limit 60
Age range 3 – 11
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Breakfast club Yes

Millbrook Park CE
School House Lane, Mill Hill NW7 1JF
tel: 020 3137 5924
email: admin@millbrookparkschool.ldbsact.org
www.millbrookparkschool.ldbsact.org
About the school 2. other children who have an exceptional medical, social
Millbrook Park Primary School is a Church of England or other need that the school is particularly able to meet.
academy school within the London Diocesan Board of Applications in this category will be considered only if they
School’s Academy Trust. Opened in 2014, it serves the are supported by an attached written statement from a
community of the Inglis Estate and local areas. doctor, social worker or other appropriate professional.
Strengths of Millbrook include a high quality, spacious Parents must demonstrate that there is a very specific
learning environment with excellent sporting facilities and a connection between the child’s need and the particular
clear set of values which guide children towards being school. Difficulties with child care arrangements because
good citizens, as well as enabling them to achieve strong of work or other commitments would not be grounds
academic results. Millbrook also actively promotes health for priority under this category. Information not provided
and well-being through events such as a whole school daily at the time the application is submitted may not be
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Millbrook Park has a close relationship with St Paul’s CE
(brother or sister) living at the same address who already
Primary School (NW7) which is also based in the local area.
attends the school. Siblings would include half, step,
Oversubscription criteria (summary) adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the
contact school for full criteria same address as the applicant
1 If there are more applications than the number of places 4. children living who live closest to the school when
available, places will be offered according to the following measuring distance in a straight line. Unless otherwise
order of priority: stated distances are measured from the address point
1. children who are ‘looked after’ and children who were for the child’s home, supplied by Ordnance Survey, to the
adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or school’s main gate. The distance between these points is
special guardianship orders) immediately following having calculated using the Council’s computerised geographical
been ‘looked after’. A child looked after is a child in the information system.
care of a local authority or provided with accommodation Tie Breaker – distance will be used as a tie-breaker within
by that authority in accordance with Section 22 of each category.
the Children Act 1989. An adopted child is defined by
Final Tie Breaker – applicants from the same block of flats,
section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002. A
or applicants who live the same distance from the school
child arrangements order is defined by section 8 of
will be selected in random order and places will be offered
the Children Act 1989. A special guardianship order is
accordingly.
defined by section 14A of the Children Act 1989
Admission limit 20
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Caroline Froud
Breakfast club Yes
DFEcode 302 XXXX
3305
Monken Hadley CE
Camlet Way, Barnet EN4 0NJ
tel: 020 8449 0989 email: office@monkenhadley.barnetmail.net
About the school 5. children who live within 4 miles of the school and who
‘In the most effective lessons, teachers show their high have a parent/carer who is a regularly worshipping
expectations by pushing learning forward at pace member* at St Mary the Virgin Church, Monken Hadley**
and challenging the pupils’ thinking.’ Ofsted 2013 6. children who live within 2 miles of the school and who
have a parent/carer who is a regularly worshipping
member at a Church which subscribes to the doctrine of
the Holy Trinity
7. any other child.
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order of priority: If in any category there are more qualifying children than
there are places available, priority will be given to the child
whose permanent address is closest to the school. Random
allocation will be used as a tie-break to decide who has
the highest priority for admission if the distance between
two children’s homes and the School is the same. This will
be supervised by a person who is wholly independent of
by that authority in accordance with Section 22 of the
the school.
Children Act 1989. An adopted child is defined by section
46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002.
2. children with brothers and sisters attending the school at *The Governors consider the term “ a regularly worshipping member” to mean
the time of application attending at least two services per month for the past two years. For those
who have recently moved, confirmation of attendance will be required from a
3. siblings are defined as a brother or sister who lives at former minister.
the same address as a child applying, and may be full, **Parents/carers who wish to be considered under Oversubscription Criteria 4
or 5 should complete the school’s Supplementary Information Form (SIF) The
half, step, adopted or foster siblings. When multiple birth
SIF is available from the schools website and should be sent to the school no
siblings are offered places they will be offered places at later than the closing date for applications.
the same time. If only one place is available and the next
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DFEcode 302 XXXX
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Osidge
Chase Side, Southgate N14 5HD
tel: 020 8886 7108 fax: 020 8920 9309 email: office@osidge.barnetmail.net
www.osidge.barnet.sch.uk

At Osidge we value achievement and work hard to ensure
each child reaches their full academic, personal and social If there are more applications than the number of places
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potential. We encourage children to be independent available, places will be offered according to the following
and have high self-esteem and we celebrate the diversity order of priority:
of our pupils’ cultural backgrounds and encourage 1. ‘looked after’ children and those children who were
understanding and an attitude of mutual respect for all. looked after, but ceased to be so because they were
special guardianship orders)
2. sibling who will still be attending the school when the
applicant is due to start
3. any remaining places will be offered to children on a
geographical basis with priority being given to those
children who live within the catchment area detailed
on the catchment area map. Preference will be given
to those children who live closest in distance to the
school measured in a straight line from the main entrance
of the school to the address point, supplied by the Post
Office, of the applicant’s home – distances to be provided
by the London Borough of Barnet
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Head Teacher Barbara Costa
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DFEcode 302 XXXX
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic

Bow Lane, Finchley N12 0JP
tel: 020 8346 1681 fax: 020 8346 0579 email: office@olol.barnetmail.net
www.ololbarnetschool.org.uk
About the school 6. Other ‘looked after’ children and previously ‘looked after’
At Our Lady of Lourdes we aim for every child to discover children who have been adopted or made subject to child
their God given gifts and to strive for excellence in all that arrangements orders or special guardianship orders.
they do. All our children are taught to live out the values of 7. Catechumens and members of an Eastern
Jesus Christ and to treat each other with honesty, integrity, Christian church.
compassion and respect. We are very proud of the family 8. Christians of other denominations whose parents
atmosphere that pervades all aspects of school life. We wish them to have a Catholic education and whose
have excellent parental support which we value enormously application is supported either by a certificate of baptism
and a Governing Body which is proactive and supportive. or by a letter from their Minister of Religion confirming
Our whole school community is committed to providing our membership of the faith community.
children with an exciting and stimulating environment where 9. Children of other faiths whose parents wish them to have
they can flourish and become confident and independent a Catholic education and whose application is supported
learners – well equipped to be active citizens in the by a religious leader.
world today. 10. Any other applicants.
Oversubscription criteria (summary) The attendance of a sibling at the school at the time of
contact school for full criteria enrolment will increase the priority of an application within
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each category. The governing body will give top priority to an
available, places will be offered according to the following application within a category where compelling evidence is
order of priority: provided at the time of application of an exceptional social,
1. Catholic ‘looked after’ children and previously ‘looked medical or pastoral need of the child which can only be met
after’ children who have been adopted or made at this school. To demonstrate this, the governing body will
subject to child arrangements orders or special require written evidence from an appropriate professional,
guardianship orders. such as a social worker, doctor or priest.
2. Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Where the offer of places to all the applicants
Catholic Practice with a sibling who must be on roll in any of the sub-categories listed above would still lead
in September 2018. to oversubscription, priority will be given to those living
3. Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic closest when distance is measured in a straight line
Practice resident in the parishes of St Mary’s, St Alban’s from the address point of the applicant’s home, supplied
and St Philip’s. by Ordnance Survey, to the main entrance of the school
4. Other baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of calculated using the Council’s computerised geographical
Catholic Practice. information system.
5. Other baptised Catholic children.

Admission limit 50
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Joel Sager
Breakfast club No
DFEcode 302 2078
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Pardes House
Hendon Lane, Finchley N3 1SA
tel: 020 8343 3568 fax: 020 8343 4804 email: office@phps.barnetmail.net
Pardes House Primary School is an orthodox Jewish School contact school for full criteria
for boys, founded in 1952. The great majority of pupils are If there are more applications than the number of places
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from Golders Green and surrounding areas, although some available, places will be offered according to the following
come from further away. The religious affiliation of the school order of priority:
is strictly orthodox. Most of the pupils leaving the school go 1. boys who/whose family observe Orthodox Jewish
on to the adjoining independent grammar school. There are (Charedi) practice and are ‘looked after’ (in public care) or
several distinctive features of the school, which contribute were previously ‘looked after’
to its special nature and reflect the values of Orthodox 2. boys who/whose family observe Orthodox Jewish
Judaism. A sizeable proportion of the timetable is devoted (Charedi) practice, with brothers in the school at the time
to Limmudei Kodesh, which is integrated into an elongated of admission
school day. 3. boys who/whose family observe Orthodox Jewish
(Charedi) practice, who are attending Pardes
House Nursery
4. other boys who/whose family observe Orthodox Jewish
(Charedi) practice
5. other ‘looked after’ or previously ‘looked after ‘boys
6. other boys.
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Head Teacher Alison Holding
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Parkfield
St David’s Place, Park Road, Hendon NW4 3PJ
tel: 020 8202 0454 fax: 020 8203 0118 email: office@parkfield.barnetmail.net
www.parkfieldschool.com
About the school are supported by an attached written statement from a
Parkfield is a busy, creative school where we are proud doctor, social worker or other appropriate professional.
of our achievements and the hard work and behaviour of Parents must demonstrate that there is a very specific
our pupils. Our families come from many backgrounds connection between the child’s need and the particular
and between them the children can speak many languages – school. Difficulties with child care arrangements because
we value and celebrate them all. of work or other commitments would not be grounds
We are proud of our school environment – a new building for priority under this category. Information not provided
with exciting learning spaces indoors and outside. As at the time the application is submitted may not be
part of the Elliot Foundation Academies Trust we use considered at a later date.
opportunities to work with other schools around London 3. children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling
and further afield to develop and improve the many ways (brother or sister) living at the same address who already
in which our children learn. attends the school. Siblings would include half, step,
adoptive and foster siblings provided they also live at the
Oversubscription criteria (summary) same address as the applicant.
4. children living within the individual school’s defined area,
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order of priority:
5. children living outside the individual school’s defined area,
by that authority in accordance with Section 22 of the
Children Act 1989. An adopted child is defined by section
information system.
46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002. A residence
order is defined by section 8 of the Children Act 1989. A
special guardianship order is defined by section 14A of
the Children Act 1989.
Admission limit 30
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Sara Keen
Breakfast club No
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Rimon Jewish Primary

41A Dunstan Road, Golders Green NW11 8AE
tel: 020 8209 1805 email: office@rimonschool.org.uk
www.rimonschool.org.uk
About the school Friday including Friday evening) per month at Golders
In creating the first contemporary modern orthodox Jewish Green Synagogue throughout the year;
Free School in Golders Green the Governors aimed to build 2. Children whose parent/carer has attended 20 Shabbat
a school where all children can benefit from the diversity (Saturday) services and 1 weekday service (Sunday–
of the Jewish tradition and gain the skills and experience Friday including Friday evening) per month at Golders
to succeed in, and contribute to, the extraordinary global Green Synagogue throughout the year;
city in which they live. 3. Children whose parent/carer has attended 20 Shabbat
(Saturday) services at Golders Green Synagogue
throughout the year;
4. Children whose parent/carer has attended 30 Shabbat
(Saturday) services at any other synagogue throughout
the year and 1 weekday service (Sunday-Friday including
order of priority:
Friday evening) per month at any other synagogue
1. children who are in the care of a local authority
throughout the year;
and children who were adopted (or subject to a child
arrangements order or a special guardianship order
(Saturday) services and 1 weekday service (Sunday–
immediately following having been in care
Friday including Friday evening) per month at any other
2. Children whose social or medical needs are such that
synagogue throughout the year;
they cannot be reasonably met at another school (you
must produce supporting evidence from a doctor, social
(Saturday) services at any other synagogue throughout
worker, or educational welfare officer, and this is required
the year.
no later than the closing date for applications)
3. Siblings of pupils at Rimon at the time of admission. Criteria for Open Places:
4. applicants who meet the criteria for Faith Places (up Up to 50% of places will be offered to children who have
to 50% of the remaining places) chosen Rimon for reasons other than religious – regardless
5. open places. of faith. Open Places will be allocated to children living
nearest to the school as measured in a straight line from the
Criteria for Faith Places:
address point for the child’s home, supplied by Ordnance
The criteria against which Faith Places will be allocated in the
Survey, to the school’s main gate. This is measured using
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Barnet’s computerised geographical information system with
1. Children whose parent/carer has attended 30 Shabbat those living closer to the school receiving higher priority.
(Saturday) services at Golders Green Synagogue
throughout the year and 1 weekday service (Sunday–
Admission limit 60
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Angela Gartland
Breakfast club No
DFEcode 302 XXXX
3512
Rosh Pinah
Glengall Road, Edgware HA8 8TE
tel: 020 8958 8599 fax: 020 8905 4853 email: admin@rpps.org.uk
www.rpps.org.uk
About the school 2 If there are any places remaining then the following criteria
The Rosh Pinah Primary School is a Scopus Jewish Day will be applied:
School. The religious character of the school is that of 1. ‘looked after’ or previously ‘looked after’ children, (as
Modern Orthodox Judaism, as described in more detail defined in criterion 1), who have 3 points on the CRP
in the statement of the school’s ethos which can be found 2. applicants with siblings already at the school and the
on the school’s website. We ask all parents applying for a sibling(s) is/are due to continue to attend the school after
place here to respect this ethos and its importance to the the applicant enters the School, who have 3 points on
school community. This does not affect the right of the the CRP
parents who are not of the faith of the school to apply for 3. applicants with 3 points on the CRP whose primary
and be considered for a place here. residence is nearest to the school’s main gate
Oversubscription criteria (summary) 3 If there are any places remaining they will be allocated
The oversubscription criteria give priority to children who

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have attained 6 points on the Certificate of Religious 1. ‘looked after’ or previously ‘looked after’ children, (as
Practice (CRP). If there are more applications than the defined in criterion 1)
number of places available, places will be offered according 2. applicants with siblings already at the school and the
to the following order of priority: sibling(s) is/are due to continue to attend the school after
1. ‘looked after’ or previously ‘looked after’ children, who the applicant enters the school, not of faith.
ceased to be ‘looked after’ because they were adopted 3. applicants not of faith whose primary residence is nearest
(or became subject to a child arrangements order or to the school’s main gate
special guardianship order) with 6 points on the CRP,
‘looked after’ children as defined in defined with reference
to footnote 17 to paragraph 1.7 of the Admissions Code
2. those applicants with siblings already at the school
and the sibling(s) is/are due to continue to attend the
school after the applicant enters the school, who have 6
points on the CRP
3. children of staff, where the member of staff has been
employed by the school for longer than 2 or more years
at the time at which the application for admission to the
school is made, who have 6 points on the CRP
4. applicants with 6 points on the CRP whose primary
residence is nearest to the main school gate.
Admission limit 30
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Hayley Gross
Breakfast club No
DFEcode 302 XXXX
2041
Sacks Morasha
31 Stanhope Road, Finchley N12 9DX
tel: 020 3115 1900 email: communications@morashajps.org.uk
www.sacksmorasha.org.uk
About the school and foster children) who will be attending the school at
Our school is a vibrant, inclusive, modern-orthodox Jewish the date of admission and is living permanently at the
primary school committed to Torah values, Ivrit and fostering same address as the child
a strong positive attitude towards Israel. We work 4. Priority Children whose parent/carer has attended at least
in partnership with families and the community to develop 18 Shabbat (Saturday) services between 25 June 2017
pupils to become responsible, committed members of the and 31 December 2017, and at least 13 of those were
Jewish community and society at large. In an integrated at Kinloss
environment of both secular and Jewish academic 5. Priority Children whose parent/carer has attended at least
excellence, our school nurtures and encourages all of its 18 Shabbat (Saturday) services between 25 June 2017
pupils to achieve their full potential and become tolerant and 26 December 2017, and at least 13 of those were at
and respectful global citizens. For more information about Woodside Park Synagogue which is located at Woodside
our school and ethos, please visit our website Park Road, London, N12 8RZ.
6. Priority Children whose parent/carer has attended at least
contact school for full criteria 18 Shabbat (Saturday) services between 25 June 2017
and 26 December 2017 at any orthodox synagogues.
available, places will be offered according to the following 7. Other Priority Children
order of priority: 8. Other Looked After Children and previously looked
1. ‘looked after’ Priority children and Priority children who after children
were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or 9. Any other children
special guardianship orders) immediately following having If in any category there are more qualifying applicants than
been ‘looked after’ there are available places, priority will be given according
2. Priority Children for whom it can be demonstrated that to the proximity of the child’s home to the main entrance of
they have a genuine medical or social need to go to this Kinloss at Kinloss Gardens, London, N3 3DU.
School. Parents applying to children under this criterion
will need to provide the appropriate supporting evidence
(i.e. a letter from a doctor or a social worker) as the
school is not in a position to seek or request evidence. A
panel for this will meet once the deadline for applications
has closed.
3. Priority Children with siblings who are at Sacks Morasha.
For these purposes, “siblings” means a brother or sister
(including adoptive, half or step brothers and sisters
Admission limit 60
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Catherine McMahon
Breakfast club Yes
DFEcode 302 XXXX
3510
Sacred Heart Catholic

2 Oakleigh Park South, Whetstone N20 9JU
tel: 020 8445 3854 email: office@sacredheart.barnetmail.net
www.sacredheartprimary.co.uk
About the school North Finchley, or Mary Immaculate and St Peter,
Our school has an extremely strong Catholic identity New Barnet
and staff and governors work together to maintain 5. baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic
and develop our Catholic ethos. We want all our children Practice, who are resident in all other parishes.
to thrive in a happy, secure and stimulating environment 6. other baptised Catholic children
where they will be inspired to do their best. We want them 7. other ‘looked after’ children and children who have been
to be confident with high self esteem. When our children adopted (or made subject to child arrangements orders
leave this school, we want them to be creative and critical or special guardianship orders) immediately following
thinkers so that they will be prepared for the challenges having been ‘looked after’
of secondary school. We hope that all our children will be 8. catechumens and members of an Eastern
caring, tolerant individuals who follow God’s commandment Christian Church
to love God and to love our neighbour so that they will
9. Christian children of other denominations whose
grow up to be responsible citizens who will make a positive
application is supported by a letter confirming
contribution to society.
membership of that faith community.
Oversubscription criteria (summary) 10. children of other faiths whose application is supported by
contact school for full criteria a letter confirming membership of that faith community.
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available, places will be offered according to the following The Governing Body will give top priority to an application
order of priority: within a category where compelling written evidence is
1. Catholic ‘looked after’ children and Catholic children provided at the time of application, from an appropriate
who have been adopted (or made subject to child professional such as a doctor, priest or social worker, of
arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) an exceptional social, medical or pastoral need which can
immediately following having been ‘looked after’ only be met at this School.Where the offer of places to all
2. baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic the applicants in any of the categories listed above would
Practice, who have a sibling attending the school at the lead to oversubscription, the places up to the admission
time of admission. number will be offered to those living nearest to the school
3. baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic in a straight line measured from the front door of the child’s
Practice, who are resident in the parish of: St Mary home address including flats, to the main school gate. The
Magdalen - Whetstone distance between these points is calculated using Barnet
4. baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic Council’s computerised Geographical Information System.”
Practice, who are resident in the parishes of: St Albans,
Admission limit 60
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Susan O’Reilly
Breakfast club Yes
St Agnes’ Catholic
Thorverton Road, Cricklewood NW2 1RG
tel: 020 8452 4565 fax: 020 8830 6709 email: office@stagnes.barnetmail.net
St Agnes’ is situated in the parish of St Agnes’ contact school for full criteria
in Cricklewood. We are an ‘all through’ primary school, with If there are more applications than the number of places
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a nursery on site. St Agnes’ fundamental aim is to be a high available, places will be offered according to the following
achieving Catholic community, living out the gospel values order of priority:
in all that we do. Our mission statement ‘The family of St 1. Catholic ‘looked after’ children and previously ‘looked
Agnes lives, loves and learns together as followers of Jesus’ after’ children, who have been adopted or made
is central to our existence and underpins every aspect of subject to child arrangements orders or special
school life. guardianship orders.
We recognise the fact that each child is an individual and we 2. Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic
work hard to ensure that the academic potential of each Practice who have a sibling at the school at the time
child is met, whilst nurturing their faith - therefore developing of admission.
the whole child. St Agnes’ is a thriving happy and successful 3. Baptised Catholic children of members of staff who have
school, where children are encouraged to give of their been employed at the school for 2 years or more at the
best at all times. The community of St Agnes believes that time of application.
excellent standards are achieved through high expectations, 4. Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic
a growth mindset, support, challenge, and encouragement Practice who are resident in the Parish of St Agnes’.
We believe that strong partnerships between school 5. Other baptised Catholics.
and home are fundamental to a child’s success. It is our aim 6. Other ‘looked after’ children and previously ‘looked
to provide this for every child, enabling their primary years after’ children who have been adopted or made
to be a memorable experience, whilst equipping them with subject to child arrangements orders or special
the desire, understanding, skills and confidence to be life- guardianship orders.
long learners and responsible citizens of the future.
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St Andrew’s CE
The Green, Totteridge N20 8NX
tel: 020 8445 6157 email: office@standrews.barnetmail.net
www.standrewstotteridge.co.uk
About the school In the event of having to choose between equal claimants
St Andrew’s serves our local community by providing in any over subscribed group, preference will be given to the
an education of the highest quality, within the context child who lives nearest to the front door of the school, as
of Christian belief and practice. We encourage children measured using the straight line mapping system operated
to develop an understanding of the meaning and significance by the LA as described in their admissions literature
of faith, and promote Christian and British values among and website. Where this distance measurement results
all our pupils. OfSTED (2011) say that St Andrew’s: ‘… in more than one child having an identical claim to the last
is a good school. Good levels of pastoral care, guidance available place as a result of living in flats, applicants will be
and support are effective in ensuring that pupils feel safe selected at random.
and well cared for and thrive in their personal development. The Governing Body welcomes all applications for
Pupils benefit from good relationships with staff and their admission from families who are in sympathy with the
behaviour is good, both in lessons and at play. ‘ ethos of a Christian Church School as laid out in our Vision
Statement: to become an outstanding school within a loving,
Christian community.
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order of priority:
1. Children in public care (looked after children)
2. Children of permanent members of staff employed for at
least two years or who have been appointed to positions
that have been hard to fill at the time of application and at
the time of admission.
3. Children who will have a brother and/or sister, living at the
same address, at the school at the time of admission
4. Children of parent/s who are active members of St.
Andrew’s Church, Totteridge.
5. Children of parent/s who are active members of another
Anglican church
6. Children of parent/s who are active members of another
Christian church.
7. All others living in the Parish
8. all others
Admission limit 60
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Maureen Kelly
Breakfast club Yes
St Catherine’s Catholic
Vale Drive, Barnet EN5 2ED
tel: 020 8440 4946 email: office@stcatherines.barnetmail.net
www.st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk
About the school Peter’s, New Barnet. In this criterion 35% places will be
St Catherine’s provides children of nursery and primary allocated to those living in this parish. Should there not be
school ages with a child-centered learning environment enough applicants to fill either of these quotas then the
where all children flourish socially, emotionally, academically, remaining places will be offered to the other parish.
physically and spiritually. Each child is encouraged to achieve Where the percentage allocation results in 0.5 of a place for
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their full potential and celebrate their uniqueness. each parish, this place will be offered by random allocation
At the heart of this is our strong caring ethos based on 5. Baptised Catholic children, with a Certificate of Catholic
mutual respect and gospel values. Practice, resident outside the above two parishes
6. Other baptised Catholic children
contact school for full criteria 7. Other ‘looked after’ children and previously ‘looked after’
children who have been adopted or made subject to child
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order of priority: 8. Children of Catechumens and members of an Eastern
Christian Church
1. Catholic ‘looked after’ children and previously
‘looked after’ children who have been adopted or 9. Christians of other denominations whose application is
made subject to child arrangement orders or special supported either by a certificate of baptism or by a letter
guardianship orders from their Minister of Religion
2. Baptised Catholic children, with a Certificate of Catholic 10. Children of other faiths whose application is supported
Practice, who have a sibling at the school at the time by a letter from their Religious Leader
of admission 11. any other children
3. Baptised Catholic children, with a Certificate of Catholic The Governing Body will give top priority, after the
Practice, who live in the parish of (A)Mary Immaculate appropriate category of ‘looked after’ children, to an
and St Gregory’s, High Barnet and (B) Mary Immaculate application where compelling evidence is provided at the
and St Peter’s, New Barnet who have a brother or sister time of application, from an appropriate professional such
who had attended this school and is still of school age at as a doctor, priest or social worker, of an exceptional social,
the time of application medical, pastoral or other need of the child, which can only
4. a) Baptised children, with a Certificate of Catholic be met at this school
Practice, who live in the parish of Mary Immaculate and St Where the offer of places to all the applicants
Gregory’s, High Barnet. In this criterion 65% places will be in any of the sub-categories listed above would still lead
allocated to those living in this parish to oversubscription, the places up to the admission number
b) Baptised children, with a Certificate of Catholic will be offered to those living nearest to the school as
Practice, who live in the parish of Mary Immaculate and St measured by the Local Authority.
Admission limit 30
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Graham Gunn
Breakfast club Yes
St John’s CE N11
Crescent Road, Friern Barnet N11 3LB
tel: 020 8368 1154 fax: 020 8361 5039 email: office@stjohnsn11.barnetmail.net
www.st-johns-friernbarnet.barnet.sch.uk
About the school of two years. References must be provided by the
“This is an outstanding school. Pupils flourish in all aspects Incumbent (or Church Wardens in the event of an
of their academic achievement. The school’s thoughtful interregnum) using the relevant space provided in the
and wide-ranging promotion of pupils’ spiritual, moral, ‘Supplementary Information Form.’
social and cultural development ensures that they mature 5. Children of staff at the school will be given priority under
into responsible, caring members of the school and the this category where
wider community. Achievement is outstanding. When they a. a member of staff has been employed at St John’s
join the Early Years Foundation Stage, pupils make rapid School for two or more years at the time at which the
progress and this is sustained as they move through the application for admission is made, or
school. Consequently, by the time they leave Year 6, almost b. a member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for
all groups of pupils achieve standards that are significantly which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
above those of their peers nationally.” Ofsted Feb 2012 6. Children whose parents or guardians are actively involved
Oversubscription criteria (summary) in worship in a church which is a member of Churches

contact school for full criteria Together in Britain and Ireland or the Evangelical Alliance
1 If there are more applications than the number of places and have attended church at least twice a month for two
available, places will be offered according to the following years. References must be provided by the parish priest
order of priority: or minister of religion in support of the application, stating
the families’ involvement in the life of prayer and worship
1. Children who are in the public care of a Local Authority
in their communities. References must be provided
(Looked after Children) or children previously in public
using the relevant space provided in the ‘Supplementary
care who ceased to be so because they were adopted,
Information Form.’
or became subject to a child arrangement order or
special guardianship order 7. Children living nearest the school.
2. Children whose parents or guardians are on the Electoral In each of the above categories, priority will be given
Roll of the Parish of Friern Barnet, are actively involved to families or staff living nearest to the school, as measured
in worship at St John’s Church attending at least twice a by the London Borough of Barnet.
month and have done so for a minimum of two years.
3. Children who have a sibling at the school at the time
of entry
4. Children whose parents or guardians are on the Electoral
Roll and are actively involved in worship in an Anglican
Church other than St John’s Friern Barnet, attending at
least twice a month and have done so for a minimum
Admission limit 30
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Curtis Sweetingham
Breakfast club Yes
St John’s CE N20
Swan Lane, Whetstone N20 0PL
tel: 020 8445 4693 email: office@stjohnsn20.barnetmail.net
www.stjohnsn20.barnet.sch.uk
About the school 4. siblings of children at the school at the time of admission
We are a friendly, nurturing, inclusive school that offers 5. children whose parents or legal guardians are committed
children a huge breadth of experiences. Our Christian members of and regularly worship at the Parish Church of
ethos encourages pupils to care for each other, themselves St. John the Apostle, Whetstone
and the wider community. We know that happy children 6. Children whose parents or legal guardians are
learn best and focus on giving them a positive start to their committed members of and regularly worship at another
education. We believe in having a growth mindset, with Anglican Church
there being no limits to anyone’s progress; effort and hard 7. children whose parents or legal guardians are committed
work are always recognised and rewarded. Achievements members of and regularly worship at a church or chapel
in all fields are celebrated, including sport, music, personal of another Christian denomination. Churches which
relationships, determination and learning. are accepted within this definition are those which are
members of “Churches Together in Britain and Ireland” or
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8. children whose parents or legal guardians live in the
available, places will be offered according to the following Parish of St. John the Apostle, Whetstone
order of priority: 9. children whose parents or legal guardians live outside the
1. ‘Looked After’ children (children who are in the care of a Parish of St. John the Apostle, Whetstone.
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St Joseph’s Catholic Primary

Watford Way, Hendon NW4 4TY
tel: 020 8202 5229 fax: 020 8202 5530 email: office@stjosephs.barnet.sch.uk
www.stjps.org
About the school 5. Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic
Our Mission Statement: Each of us is special; We belong practice who are siblings of former pupils of St. Joseph’s
to one world. Our mission is to try our best – to learn, to love Infant or Junior School.
and worship God, to care for everyone and everything 6. Baptised Catholic Children with a Certificate of Catholic
in God’s world. Our aims are to lead pupils towards a life practice who are resident in any other Catholic parishes.
which reflects the love of God through his Son, Jesus 7. Other baptised Catholic children.
Christ and to develop lively and enquiring minds capable of 8. Other looked after children and children who have been
independent thought and the acquisition of essential skills adopted (or made subject of child arrangements orders or
in literacy and numeracy. We aim to enable the children special guardianship orders) immediately following having
to experience the school as a caring supportive environment, been looked after.
where there is equal opportunity for all and to foster a love of 9. Members of the Eastern Christian churches.
learning, which will become life-enhancing for each child.
10. Catechumens.
Oversubscription criteria (summary) 11. Christians of other denominations whose application
contact school for full criteria is supported by a letter from their minister/faith leader
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confirming membership of the faith.
available, places will be offered according to the following 12. Children of other faiths whose application is supported
order of priority: by a letter from their minister/faith leader confirming
1. Catholic looked after children and Catholic children membership of the faith community.
who have been adopted (or made subject of child 13. Any other applicants.
arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) The Governing Body will give top priority to an application
immediately following having been looked after. within a category where evidence is provided at the time
2. Baptised Catholic children, with a Certificate of Catholic of application of an exceptional social, medical, pastoral or
practice, and with a sibling attending St. Joseph’s Primary other need of the child which can only be met at this school.
School at the time of admission.
3. Baptised Catholic children of permanent teachers, where
the staff member has been employed at the school for
more than two years at the time of application.
4. Baptised Catholic Children with a Certificate of Catholic
practice who are resident in the parishes of Our Lady of
Dolours, St. Patrick’s West Hendon and St. Edward the
Confessor in Golders Green.
Admission limit 90 (Pri) 180 (Sec)

Age range 3 – 18
Principal Matthew Glenn
Breakfast club Yes
DFEcode 302 XXXX
3521
St Mary’s and St John’s CE

Lower School, Neale House, Prothero Gardens, Hendon NW4 3SL
tel: 020 8202 0026 fax: 020 8203 5584 email: office@smsj.barnetmail.london
www.smsj.barnet.sch.uk
About the school 4. children whose parents are committed* members of an
St Mary’s and St John’s CE is an all-through Church of Anglican Church and either reside within the Parishes of
England School. Our Christian principles and ethos underpin St Mary’s and Christ Church (Hendon), St John’s (West
everything that happens in school. Hendon) or St Matthias (Colindale) or reside outside
We are proud to be a part of a diverse community where those parishes but are on the electoral roll of St Mary’s
children have lots of opportunity to develop their own and Christ Church, St John’s or St. Matthias
understanding of the Christian faith as well as developing 5. children whose parents are committed* members of
their understanding about different beliefs and cultures. Churches or Chapels of other Christian denominations
defined as those identified with “Churches Together
At SMSJ, our aim is for all pupils to learn from an exciting
in Britain and Ireland” or who are a member of the
and engaging curriculum. Our performing arts and business
Evangelical Alliance and reside within the Parishes of
& enterprise specialisms help pupils to develop their
St Mary’s and Christ Church (Hendon), St John’s (West
creativity, confidence and self-esteem and our site has lots
Hendon) or St. Matthias, Colindale
of opportunities for outdoor learning and play.
6. children whose parents are committed* members of
We support and nurture our pupils academically, emotionally
other faiths as identified by the Interfaith network of
and socially so that they are able to develop resilient
Britain and reside within the Parishes of St Mary’s
and respectful learning behaviours. We hope that children
and Christ Church (Hendon), St John’s (West Hendon)
who start in reception will carry on their learning journey right
or St. Matthias (Colindale) and whose faith leader/
through to the sixth form at SMSJ.
representatives are prepared to support this application
Oversubscription criteria (summary) 7. any remaining places will be offered on a geographical
contact school for full criteria basis, measuring the distance in a straight line from the
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available, places will be offered according to the following 2EH to the address point for the child’s home, supplied
order of priority: by Ordnance Survey.
1. children who are ‘Looked After or ‘Previously Looked Whether or not a residence is within the two parishes will be
After’ decided by reference to the information contained on the
2. children with a sibling on roll in years Reception to year 12 website, visit: www.achurchnearyou.com/parishfinder
at SMSJ when they apply
3. children of a member of staff where the member of
staff has been employed at the school for two or more
years at the time of application or where the member of
staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a * By ‘committed’, we mean attendance at a place of worship at least twice
demonstrable skill shortage a month for a minimum period of two years immediately before the date of
application.
Admission limit 30
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Mel Adams
Breakfast club Yes
DFEcode 302 3312
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St Mary’s CE EN4
Littlegrove, East Barnet EN4 8SR
tel: 020 8449 5856 fax: 020 8440 6517 email: office@stmarysen4.barnetmail.net
www.stmarysen4-barnet.co.uk
About the school including natural born, adopted, step and foster son or
We are proud to be preparing today’s children for the daughter.)
challenges of the 21st Century, by providing a broad 4. children of parents/carers who are regular frequent
curriculum incorporating new technologies, numeracy, worshippers at St Mary’s East Barnet Parish Church. To
literacy, science, humanities, Religious Education, sport, be a ‘regular frequent worshipper’ a person is required
French and the arts. Our values as a church school form to have attended the church on at least least two
the basis of our emphasis on the development of the Sundays per month for the two years prior to application
whole child, socially, emotionally, culturally and spiritually. 5. children of parents/carers who are regular frequent
In partnership with St Mary’s Church, children have worshippers at Barnet Brookside Methodist Church or
opportunities to develop their understanding of the Christian East Barnet Baptist Church (both in East Barnet Parish)
faith, as well as learning about faiths and cultures. We enjoy 6. children of parents/carers who are regular frequent
seeing children succeed in many different ways working worshippers at another Christian Church* and who live
in partnership with parents and carers. in the parish of St Mary’s East Barnet, or in the parishes
of St James New Barnet, Holy Trinity Lyonsdown, or St
contact school for full criteria Mark’s Barnet Vale. (*Any Church which is a member
of, or is eligible to be a member of, Churches Together
in Britain and Ireland or the Evangelical Alliance)
order of priority: Note: In the case of criteria 4, 5 and 6 parish priests or
1. all ‘looked after’ children or children who were previously ministers will be asked to sign application forms to verify
‘looked after’ but immediately after being ‘looked after’ regular frequent attendance on at least two Sundays per
became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or month for the previous two years.
special guardianship order 7. any other children from the four parishes listed above
2. children who will have a sibling in the school at the time of 8. any other children.
entry. The governors define a sibling as a brother or sister In the event of over subscription in any one of the above
living at the same address. It also includes half brothers categories, priority in that category will be given to children
and sisters, step brothers and sisters and foster children, who live nearest to the school as measured by the
provided that they live at the same address local authority.
3. A child of a St Mary’s School member of staff, providing
that the member has been employed for a minimum
of two years at the time of application. (Staff Child’ is
defined in these arrangements as a child who lives as
the staff member’s son or daughter in the same house,
Admission limit 60
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Stefan Roos
Breakfast club Yes (Tuesday to Friday)
St Mary’s CE N3
Dollis Park, Finchley N3 1BT
tel: 020 8343 0866 fax: 020 8346 3825 email: office@stmarysn3.barnetmail.net
www.stmarysfinchley.co.uk
About the school a. Children whose parent(s) or those with parental
The school aims to serve its community by providing responsibility are faithful and regular worshippers at
an education of the highest quality within the context St.Mary-at-Finchley or St.Paul’s Finchley.
of Christian beliefs and practice. It encourages an b. Children whose parent(s) or those with parental
understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, responsibility are faithful and regular worshippers at
and promotes Christian values through the experience it another Anglican Church.
offers to all its pupils. c. Children whose parent(s) or those with parental
Oversubscription criteria (summary) responsibility are faithful and regular worshippers at

contact school for full criteria Kensit Evangelical Church, or a church which is a full
Foundation places or associate member of Churches Together in Britain
and Ireland, or of the Evangelical Alliance.
35 places will be offered to:
Open Places
1. ‘looked after’ children, including those who were adopted
(or subject to child arrangements orders or special If there are more than 25 applicants, places will be allocated
guardianship orders) immediately following having been according to the following criteria:
‘looked after’ 1. ‘looked after’ children, including those who were
2. children of staff members who have been employed at adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or
the School for two or more years at the time at which special guardianship orders) immediately following
the application to the School is made or staff members having been ‘looked after’
who are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a 2. children of staff members who have been employed at
demonstrable skill shortage the School for two or more years at the time at which
3. children with known special medical or social needs. the application to the School is made or staff members
Written supporting evidence should be supplied, at the who are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is
time of application, from a relevant professional, such as a demonstrable skill shortage
a doctor, social worker or educational psychologist 3. children with known special medical or social needs.
4. children who will have a sibling in the school at the time Written supporting evidence should be supplied, at the
of admission time of application, from a relevant professional, such as
5. The nearness of the child’s home to the school, measured a doctor, social worker or educational psychologist
in a straight line from home to the school’s main entrance. 4. children who will have a sibling in the school at the time
If there are more applicants than places within any category, of admission
places will be allocated according to the following criteria: 5. the nearness of the child’s home to the school,
measured in a straight line from home to the school’s
main entrance.
Admission limit 30
Age range 3 – 11
Head Teacher Patricia West
Breakfast club Yes
St Paul’s CE N11
The Avenue, Friern Barnet N11 1NQ
tel: 020 8368 4839 fax: 020 8361 4240 email: office@stpaulsn11.barnetmail.net
www.stpaulsn11.org.uk
About the school services fortnightly for a period of not less than two years
At St Paul’s, great emphasis is placed on developing a before the date of the application for admission. Evidence
growing sense of self-esteem and respect for others through to verify this will be required from the Vicar (or, in the
the Christian ethos of our primary school. Everyone is event of an interregnum, from the Churchwardens).
encouraged to develop a collective respect for his or her 3. Children who have a brother or sister (this includes step,
school. We aim to give equal opportunity to all, regardless of half or adopted siblings who are living permanently at the
gender, race or religion. We prepare pupils to live and work same address) in the school at the time of admission.
harmoniously together, and to develop skills that will lead 4. Children whose parent/s are committed members of
them to achieve success in being the best they can be. We and frequently worship at other Anglican churches. To
aim for students to discover and develop their God-given fulfil this criteria the parent/s must be on the Electoral
abilities and their individual excellence. Roll of the church concerned and have attended Sunday
What Ofsted said about our school – Jan 2014: services fortnightly for a period of not less than two years
“Pupils have positive attitudes to learning. This helps before the date of the application for admission. Evidence
them to make good and sometimes outstanding progress, to verify this will be required from the Vicar (or, in the
particularly in reading” event of an interregnum, from the Churchwardens).

5. Children of staff at the school where the member of
What the children told Ofsted about our school:
staff has been employed at the school for two or more
“Everyone gets along and teachers ‘help us to learn’.”
years at the time at which the application for admission
Oversubscription criteria (summary) to the school is made or the member of staff is recruited
contact school for full criteria to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable
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skill shortage
available, places will be offered according to the following 6. Children whose parent/s are committed members
order of priority: of and frequently worship at a church recognised by
1. Children who are ‘looked after’ by a local authority under the Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland or the
the provisions of the Children Act 1989 or those children Evangelical Alliance. To fulfil this criteria the parent/s
who have been ‘looked after’ immediately before being must have attended Sunday services fortnightly for a
adopted, or the subject of a child arrangements or special period of not less than two years before the date of
guardianship order. the application for admission. Evidence to verify this
2. Children whose parent/s are committed members of will be required from the parish priest or minister of the
and frequently worship at St Paul’s Church, Woodland church concerned.
Road, New Southgate. To fulfil this criteria the parent/s 7. Children living nearest the school measured in a straight
must be on the Electoral Roll (unless a member of the line from the address to the school gate.
clergy) of Saint Paul’s Church and have attended Sunday
Admission limit 30
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Anthony David
Breakfast club Yes
DFEcode 302 XXXX
3314
St Paul’s CE NW7
The Ridgeway, Mill Hill NW7 1QU
tel: 020 8959 3412 fax: 020 8906 88789 email: office@stpaulsnw7.barnetmail.net
www.stpaulsnw7.barnet.sch.uk
About the school the Deanery of West Barnet, and for whom St Paul’s
St Paul’s is a thriving Voluntary Aided primary school serving is the nearest Church of England school. To fulfill this
the local community. We have an enthusiastic, highly criterion, the parent/s must be on the Electoral Roll of
motivated staff team who work hard to deliver a broad the Church concerned and have attended at least two
and creative curriculum firmly underpinned by Christian Sunday services a month for a period of not less than two
principles. We greatly value our close relationship with years before the date of the application for admission.
the clergy and the whole community of St Paul’s Church 4. Children who will have siblings at the school at the
which is situated next door to the school. We believe that time of admission. Siblings refer to all blood, half, step,
education is a partnership between home and school. Our adoptive and foster children who live at the same home
partnership with parents starts from the beginning of a address as the child already attending the school
child’s school life as we seek to nurture and extend the skills and will be attending the school at the time of the
and attributes which your child brings to school. That is not sibling’s attendance.
where your job ends and ours begins it is where our job 5. Children whose parent/s are committed members
starts and yours continues! of and frequently worship in Christian Churches
and Chapels in St Paul’s Parish, as recognised by the
Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland, and for whom
St Paul’s is the nearest Church of England school. To fulfill
this criterion, parent/s must have attended at least two
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Sunday services a month for a period of not less than two
order of priority:
years before the date of the application for admission.
1. Children who are ‘looked after’ by a local authority
6. Children for whom St Paul’s is the nearest Church of
and children who were adopted (or subject to child
England school.
7. Children who live in St Paul’s Parish.
immediately following having been ‘looked after’.
2. Children whose parent/s are committed members of When deciding between applicants with equal entitlement
and frequently worship at St Paul’s Parish Church, Mill under the above criteria, the Governors will have regard
Hill. To fulfill this criterion, the parent/s must be on the to the proximity of the applicant’s home to the school.
Electoral Roll (unless a member of the clergy) of St Paul’s Distance will be measured in a straight line from the address
Church and have attended at least two Sunday services point for the child’s home, supplied by Ordnance Survey,
a month for a period of not less than two years before the to the main entrance of the school using the local authority’s
date of the application for admission. measuring system, with those living closer to the school
receiving the higher priority. Any remaining places will be also
3. Children whose parent/s are committed members of
allocated according to proximity to the school as above.
and frequently worship in other Anglican Churches within
Admission limit 30
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Linda O’Melia
Breakfast club Yes
DFEcode 302 XXXX
3507
St Theresa’s Catholic
East End Road, Finchley N3 2TD
tel: 020 8346 8826 fax: 020 346 0215 email: office@sttheresas.barnetmail.net
www.st-theresas.barnet.sch.uk
About the school 6. Children of Catechumens and members of an Eastern
At St Theresa’s School it is our privilege and responsibility Christian Church.
to bring children to know God and understand the teaching 7. Christians of other denominations whose application is
and tradition of the Church. We are committed to offering a supported either by a certificate of baptism or by a letter
high quality educational experience to enable our children from their Minister of Religion confirming membership of
to become full contributing members of society. the faith community.
“St Theresa’s is a good school where pupils achieve well. 8. Children of other faiths whose application is supported
Pupils’ interests are at the heart of this school and they by a letter from their Religious Leader, confirming
are cared for, guided and supported exceptionally well. membership of the faith community.
The school benefits from the confidence of its parents 9. Any other children.
and carers, and works effectively to build and maintain very The Governing Body will give top priority, after the
constructive relationships with them.” Ofsted 2010 appropriate category of ‘looked after’ children and children
who were previously ‘looked after’ up until they became
contact school for full criteria subject to an ‘adoption’, ‘residence’ or ‘special
guardianship’ order to an application where compelling
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evidence is provided at the time of application, from an

appropriate professional such as a doctor, priest or social
order of priority:
worker, of an exceptional social, medical, pastoral or other
1. Catholic ‘looked after’ children and previously
need of the child, which can only be met at this school.
‘looked after’ children, who have been adopted or
made subject to child arrangement orders or special Governors will admit twin/triplets/siblings applying for the
guardianship orders. same academic year, where one child has been offered
a place and the other(s) has not. This will commonly be
2. Baptised Catholic children, ‘A Catholic child with a
admitting a second twin and going over the infant class
Certificate of Catholic Practice’, who have a sibling at the
size limit. Schools will no longer have to take qualifying
school at the time of admission.
measures after a year as the additional child/children will
remain ‘excepted’ until the end of KS1.
Practice who are resident in the Parish of St. Philip
the Apostle, St. Albans, St. Mary’s & St. Edward Where the offer of places to all the applicants
the Confessor. in any of the sub-categories listed above would still lead
to oversubscription, the places up to the admission number
4. Other Baptised Catholics.
will be offered to those living nearest to the school.
5. Other ‘looked after’ children and previously ‘looked after’
children who have been adopted or made subject to child
arrangement orders or special guardianship orders.
Admission limit 45
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Marie Tuohy
Breakfast club Yes
DFEcode 302 XXXX
3506
St Vincent’s Catholic
The Ridgeway, Mill Hill NW7 1EJ
tel: 020 8959 3417 email: office@stvincents.barnet.sch.uk
www.stvincentscatholicprimarymillhill.org.uk
About the school a letter from their minister confirming membership of the
St. Vincent’s Catholic Primary School is a 1.5 Form faith community.
Entry school set on The Ridgeway in Mill Hill offering 9. Children of other faiths whose application is supported
an educational experience based on the traditional by their Religious Leader confirming membership of the
teachings and values of our faith so that children grow up faith community.
to understand their place as custodians of the world in which 10. Any other children
they live. The Governing Body will give top priority, after the
Oversubscription criteria (summary) appropriate category of looked-after children, to an

contact school for full criteria application where compelling written evidence is provided
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at the time of application, from an appropriate professional
available, places will be offered according to the following such as a doctor, priest or social worker, of an exceptional
order of priority: social, medical, pastoral or other need of the child, which
can only be met at this school
1. Catholic looked after children and Catholic children who
have been adopted or made subject to child arrangement Where the final place is offered to a child who has other
orders or special guardianship orders. siblings applying for a place in the same school year, these
2. Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic siblings will also be admitted.
Practice, who have a sibling at the school at the time Priority will be given, after the appropriate category of
of admission. “looked after children” to children of the Catholic teaching
3. Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic staff, where the staff member has been employed at the
Practice who are resident in the Parishes of Sacred Heart, school for at least two years at the time of application.
Mill Hill or St Anthony’s, Edgware. In the event of a tie break, the distance from a practising
4. Baptised Catholic children with a Certificate of Catholic Catholic applicant’s address point, supplied by Ordnance
Practice resident outside the above two parishes. Survey to a central point in the parish will be used.*
5. Other baptised Catholics.
6. Other looked after children and children who have been
adopted or made subject to child arrangement orders or
special guardianship orders.
7. Children of catechumens and members of an Eastern
Christian Church.
8. Christian children of other denominations whose * Sacred Heart Parish, Mill Hill. The central point is the junction of Dawes Lane,
application is supported by either a baptism certificate or Hammers Lane, Wills Grove and Wise Lane.
St Anthony’s, Edgware. The central point is the junction of Hillside Drive, Manor
Park Gardens and Green Lane.
Admission limit 30
Age range 4 – 11
Head Teacher Louise Yarwood
Breakfast club Yes
DFEcode 302 XXXX
3316
Trent CE
Churchway, Off Chalk Lane, Cockfosters EN4 9JH
tel: 020 8449 6875 fax: 020 8440 7731 email: office@trent.barnetmail.net
www.trentceprimaryschool.co.uk
About the school By regularly worship the Governors mean attendance at
A combination of high attainment and consistently good Christ Church at least twice a month. This will be verified by
progress means that pupils’ achievement is outstanding the Minister
and they are prepared exceptionally well for the next stage of 4. those children whose mother, father or guardian worship
their education. regularly at a church which is a member of the Churches
Together in Britain and Ireland or Evangelical Alliance
and have done so for the 12 months prior to the closing
date for admission
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least twice a month. This will be verified by the Minister.

order of priority:
1. those children whose home is closest to the school
1. children ‘looked after’* by a local authority under the
as measured in a straight line from the address point,
provision of the Children Act 1989*. Written evidence
supplied by Ordnance Survey, of the dwelling to the main
should be supplied, at the time of application, from the
entrance to the school building as determined by the
relevant LA
London Borough of Barnet.
2. those children who on the proposed date of admission
will have a sibling (brother, sister, stepbrother or stepsister Within each of the above criteria, priority will be given
resident at the same address) in the same school to those closest to the school on the closing date
for admission.
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Head Teacher Moira Anderson
Breakfast club Yes
DFEcode 302 XXXX
2049
Watling Park
Pavilion Way, Burnt Oak HA8 9YA
tel: 020 8353 4249 email: office@watlingparkschool.org.uk
www.watlingparkschool.org.uk
At Watling Park School the education we offer ensures that contact school for full criteria
every pupil achieves confidence and success through high 2 If there are more applications than the number of places
quality educational experiences, with a broad, balanced available, places will be offered according to the following
and enriching curriculum that has an emphasis on core order of priority:
learning and a key focus on ICT. At Watling Park, pupils 1. ‘looked after’ children and previously ‘looked after’
develop the ability to communicate in an intelligent, articulate children. This category includes children in the care of
and confident manner. The pupils learn in a stimulating, safe the local authority as defined in the Children Act 1989
and welcoming environment with first class educational or children who have previously been ‘looked after’
experiences from which they will thrive. Our ultimate aim and immediately after being ‘looked after’ became
is to instil a love for learning and a desire to be motivated subject to adoption, child arrangements order or a
to enable the pupils to become proud of their achievements special guardianship order. Applications made under
and become responsible future citizens. this criterion must be accompanied by details of
Through Watling Park School’s high expectations for all
1
circumstance and professionally supported evidence.
children’s learning, there will be strong moral purpose 2. children with a sibling at the school at the time of
and a unique ethos of warmth and respect to educate admission
children who: 3. children of staff at the school
• show equality to others 4. proximity to the school as measured by the straight
line distance from the pupil’s home, to the main
• respect themselves and show respect to others
entrance point of the school using a GIS computerised
• understand the importance of learning and strive
mapping system
to achieve their best
In the event that two or more children live at the same
• understand the importance of making a positive
distance from the school, the tie breaker will be random
contribution to the community and to society as a whole
allocation, where the supervised drawing of lots by an
• communicate well with others and show consideration independent responsible person of good standing will
to others’ beliefs and points of view be used to decide which child(ren) will be allocated the
• present themselves with confidence and articulacy remaining place(s).
• take responsibility for their own actions
• develop the ability to show empathy, compassion
and give support to others
• develop a sense of pride in themselves and others.
Admission limit 60
Age range 4 – 18
Head Teacher Louisa Taylor
Breakfast club Yes
Wren Academy
Hilton Avenue, North Finchley N12 9HB
tel: 020 8492 6000 fax: 020 8492 6010 email: firstcontact@wrenacademy.org
www.wrenacademy.org
About the school 4. The children of staff members at the Academy who are
Wren Academy’s primary phase opened in 2015. We on a permanent contract of employment and have been
are growing each year and now have Reception, Year so for a period of two or more years at the time at which
1 and Year 2 pupils. Wren is an all through school with the application for admission to the school is made.
excellent examination results and two outstanding Ofsted Those admitted as LAC, previously LAC, medical, social
reports. Children who join us have automatic entry into the or educational need, siblings or children of staff will be
secondary phase and so have the opportunity to stay at the allocated places from the 60 admission number first.
school through to Year 13. The remaining places will be allocated equally between
The Primary is based in a brand new building designed Community and Foundation applicants, with the Community
for the needs of the children who experience exhilarating places being offered first.
teaching with principled and individualised guidance. All 5. Community Places will be allocated to all applicants
pupils have access to specialist secondary teachers regardless of the faith background of the family. Places
and facilities from reception onwards. This leads them will be allocated on the basis of the distance of the
to make outstanding progress in Art and Design, French applicant’s home address from the Academy.
and Sports. 6. Foundation Places will be allocated on the basis of
60% of those available to children attending Church of
England churches* and 40% to those attending a church
of another Christian denomination in fellowship with the
Church of England**. Places will be allocated in preference
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order according to the points system. Preference will be
order of priority:
given to those applicants with the greatest points score.
1. Looked After Children (LAC) and previously LAC.
For those with an identical points score, preference will
Previously LAC are those who were looked after in the
be given to those living nearest the Academy.
care of a local authority, but ceased to be so because
Distance is measured in a straight line from the student’s
they were adopted (or became subject to a special
home address to the Academy gate on Hilton Avenue, as
arrangements order or special guardianship order).
calculated by the local authority. Random allocation will be
2. Young people whom the Governors and Principal accept
used as a tie breaker.
have an exceptional medical, social or educational need
for a place at Wren Academy. See Admissions Policy for
the requirements to apply in this category.
3. Children who have a sibling attending Wren Academy
in Reception - Year 12 at the time of application.
See Admissions Policy for the definition of a sibling. * 2 points
**1 point
Glossary
This section explains some of the terms used
in this booklet. These definitions apply except
where individual schools define the terms in their
admission arrangements.
Admission limit Sibling
is the number of school places that is available in each refers to a brother or sister, half brother or sister, step
year group. brother or sister, adopted brother or sister and foster
brother or sister living in the same family unit at the
Admissions criteria same address.
are the conditions set by either the council or the

governing bodies and are used to decide whether or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC)
not a place can be offered to a child. is the document setting out the educational provision
that will be made for a child with special educational
‘Looked after’ children needs, as well their health and social care needs.
The EHC replaces the Statement of Special
are those being cared for by a local authority or
Educational Needs under The Children and Families
provided with accommodation by that authority
Act 2014. Parents are given a copy of the EHC
in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act
and will be involved in the review process.
1989. This Act only applies to England and Wales,
which means that a child has to be looked after by an
English or Welsh local authority in order to be given Supplementary Information Form (SIF)
priority for admission. is the name of the form you may have to complete
to be considered for faith schools or selective schools.
Previously ‘looked after’ children The school pages of this booklet tell you if a SIF is
required. The form can be obtained from the relevant
are those who were adopted (or subject to child
school and should be returned to that school.
arrrangements orders or special guardianship orders)
immediately following having been ‘looked after’
An adopted child is defined by section 12 of The

Adoption Act 1976 and section 46 of the Adoption
and Children Act 2002 and does not include children
adopted abroad
A child arrangements order is defined by section 8

of the Children Act 1989, as amended by section
12 of the Children and Families Act 2014. A special
guardianship order is defined by section 14A of the
Children Act 1989
Parent
is the term used to refer to anyone who has parental
responsibility for and care of a child in accordance
with the Children Act 1989.
Further information
Nursery admissions until the September following their fifth birthday.
However, at this point they will have missed a year
Children can start nursery classes attached to a
of school and will join a year group that is moving
primary school, or one of the nursery schools, in the
from Reception to Year 1. If parents wish to apply for
school term after they reach their third birthday.
their summer-born child to join the Reception class,
The four nursery schools in Barnet are:
1
instead of Year 1, in September 2018, they must

• Brookhill Road Nursery submit a ‘Request for Deferred Entry’ form as above.
This does not apply to children born in the Autumn
• Hampden Way Nursery
and Spring as these children must legally be attending
• Moss Hall Nursery
school full-time in the term that starts after their
• St Margaret’s Nursery. fifth birthday.
The age children can start depends on how many

places are available. Most nursery places are for half How to apply for deferred entry
a day, either morning or afternoon. There is no central The decision making process is currently under
admissions process for nursery classes. For further review. However, decisions will be made based on the
information regarding nursery classes and pre-school circumstances of each case and and this will include
provision you can contact FYi – Families and Young taking account of the parent’s views, information
People’s Information Service 0800 389 8312 or visit about the child’s academic, social and emotional
www.barnet.gov.uk/childcare. development; where relevant, their medical history
and the views of a medical professional; whether they
Requests for admission outside a have previously been educated out of their normal
child’s normal age group age group; and whether they may naturally have
fallen into a lower age group if it were not for being
Children are educated in school with others of their
born prematurely.
age group. However, parents may request a place
outside of their normal age group, for example if To apply for a place
the child is gifted and talented or has experienced 1. Parents must submit an application for the
problems such as ill health. Such requests will only be normal year group for their child’s age whilst the
agreed in exceptional circumstances. request is being considered, this will be before
To apply for an out-of-year place, parents should 15 January 2018 for children seeking entry to a
complete an application for the correct year group Reception class
in the normal way and in addition complete a ‘Request 2. Parents must complete a ‘Request for Deferred
for Deferred Entry’ form. The ‘Request for Deferred Entry’ form and submit supporting evidence
Entry’ form should be submitted together with 3. The ‘Request for Deferred Entry’ form
supporting evidence that demonstrates why it would and supporting documents must be submitted
be in the child’s best interests to be educated out-of- before the closing date for applications,
year. Offers of places in a child’s correct chronological 15 January 2018 for deferred entry to a
year group cannot be held until the following Reception class
academic year, so if deferred entry is agreed, parents
4. If the request is approved, the parent will
will need to apply for a place in the following year.
be advised to re-apply in the following year
and provide a copy of the decision. However
Summer-born children there can be no guarantee of a place being
We are aware that some parents of summer-born available at the school, as this is dependent on
children may not want their child to start school the number of applicants that year.
In-Year Admissions 2018/19 and will be in employment as a teacher at the

school when the child starts school
In-Year admission applications are processed by the
local authority where the school is situated. 6. Children who live within the school’s associated
geographical area and who are without a school
If you wish to apply for a place at a Barnet primary
place because they have moved
school during the school year because you have just
7. Children without a school place who live within the
moved into the area, or if you wish to transfer your
school’s associated geographical area*, who are a
child from one primary school to another, please visit
former pupil of the school and who have attended
www.barnet.gov.uk/schooladmissions for further
the school in the 12 months prior to the date of
information and to complete an online application
the application
form. You can also contact the Admissions Team for
information and advice. 8. Other children without a school place who live
within the school’s associated geographical area
If a community school is oversubscribed, the following
9. Children who live outside the school’s
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criteria will be applied, in order, to allocate places:

geographical area and will have a sibling in the
1. ‘Looked after children’ and children who were
school at the time of admission
adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders
10. Other children who live within the school’s
or special guardianship orders) immediately
associated geographical area
following having been ‘looked after’
11. Remaining places are offered to children living
2. Children without a school place who the
outside the individual school’s defined area, giving
Director of Education and Skills accepts have
priority to those living closest to the school when
an exceptional need which the school is
distance is measured in a straight line.
particularly able to meet. Applications in this
category must be supported by a current
letter from a doctor, social worker or other Waiting Lists
appropriate professional which names the school. Waiting lists for Barnet primary schools are closed at
Parents must demonstrate that there is a very the end of each academic year. If you want your child
specific connection between the child’s need to remain on waiting lists for the 2018/19 academic
and the particular school. Difficulties with child year you will need to submit a new In-Year application.
care arrangements because of work or other
commitments would not be grounds for priority Fair Access
under this category. Information not provided at
All local authorities have a ‘Fair Access Protocol’
the time the application is submitted may not be
to ensure that children without a school place,
considered at a later date
especially the most vulnerable and those with
3. Children without a school place who live within challenging behaviour, are offered places at suitable
the school’s associated geographical area schools as quickly as possible. School places
and will have a sibling at the school at the time are offered in a way that ensures that children are
of admission shared between schools and no individual school
4. Children without a school place who live outside takes a disproportionate number of children under
the school’s associated geographical area the protocol.
and will have a sibling at the school at the time
of admission Transfer to Junior School
5. Children of teaching staff of the school where the There are 7 infant schools in Barnet that have a
3
member of staff has been employed at the school separate junior school. These are:
for two or more years at the time at which the
• The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
application for admission to the school is made
• Brookland Infant School
• Deansbrook Infant School commitments would not be grounds for priority

• Dollis Infant School under this category. Information not provided at
the time the application is submitted may not be
• Garden Suburb Infant School
considered at a later date
• Moss Hall Infant School
4. Children who live within the individual school’s
• Queenswell Infant School. defined area and who are without a school place
Although almost all pupils will transfer from Year because they have moved
2 of the infant school to Year 3 of the linked junior 5. Children who, at the time of admission, have a
school, parents must submit an application for sibling living at the same address who already
a junior school place. You must do this online at attends the school, or the linked school in the
www.eadmissions.org.uk. The closing date for case of separate infant and junior schools.
applications is 15 January 2018. The outcome of Siblings would include half, step, adoptive
applications will be emailed to you on 16 April 2018. and foster siblings provided they also live at the
Applicants who are not offered their first preference same address as the applicant
school on 16 April 2018 will be informed what 6. Children of teaching staff of the school where the
happens next. member of staff has been employed at the school
Children at Grasvenor Avenue Infant School will for two or more years at the time at which the
automatically transfer to Year 3 at Underhill School application for admission to the school is made
and there is no need to submit an application and will be in employment as a teacher at the
unless you wish to apply for a place at a different school when the child starts school
junior school. 7. Children living within the individual school’s
defined area, with priority given to those who live
Offers of places at community junior schools will
closest to the school when measuring distance
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be made to all applicants unless the number of

in a straight line
applications for the school in question exceeds
the number of places available at the school. If a 8. Children living outside the individual school’s
community school is oversubscribed, the following defined area, with priority given to those living
criteria will be applied, in order, to allocate places: closest to the school when measuring distance
in a straight line.
1. Children without a local school who are ’looked
after’ and children who were adopted (or
subject to child arrangements orders or special
Travel costs
guardianship orders) immediately following having Help towards travel costs is rarely considered
5
been ‘looked after’ necessary for pupils at primary school because:
2. Children who, when the applications are • there will be a suitable school within 2 miles
processed, attend the linked infant school distance of the pupil’s home
3. Children whom the Director of Education • children of primary school age can travel free
and Skills accepts have an exceptional medical, on buses in the greater London area.
social or exceptional need that the school is
Home-to-school travel arrangements can, however,
particularly able to meet. Applications in this
have a big impact on low-income families, particularly
category must be supported by a current
those with several children. Parents whose children
letter from a doctor, social worker or other
are entitled to free school meals or who are in receipt
appropriate professional which names the school.
of their maximum level of Working Tax Credit may
Parents must demonstrate that there is a very
apply for help with travel costs. Barnet’s Home-
specific connection between the child’s need
to-School Transport Policy is available from the
and the particular school. Difficulties with child
Admissions Team.
care arrangements because of work or other
School uniform Premium’. Schools can use the extra money for a
range of activities that can help to raise the attainment
School uniform plays a valuable role in contributing
of disadvantaged children from Reception to Year 6.
to the ethos of a school. While schools are
encouraged to consider the introduction of uniforms, All schools provide facilities for children who prefer
they are also expected to help limit their expense. to have packed lunches brought from home.
Parents on low incomes should not feel that the cost Free school milk is available for all pupils in nursery
of a uniform means that they cannot apply for their and Reception classes.
school of preference.
Families having difficulty providing regulation school School attendance

uniform should discuss this with their chld’s school. By law, all children of statutory school age, 5 – 16
There is no grant available from the local authority. must receive full-time education. Parents are
responsible for ensuring that this happens either by
Contributions to school funds registering their child at a school or by making other
and school trips arrangements which provide suitable education.
There is no charge or cost related to the admission The Local Authority has a team of Education Welfare
of a child to a school. While parents from low- Officers funded by almost all primary schools.
income families may feel concerned about the level Education Welfare Officers carry out duties to enforce
of voluntary contributions that schools request, this school attendance and provide advice and support
should not deter them from expressing a preference to parents and schools. Parents seeking advice on
for a school. Parents are assured that, if they choose school attendance should contact the Local Authority,
not to make voluntary contributions, their child will not stating where their child attends school. The best way
be disadvantaged. to contact the Education Welfare Team is via e-mail
ewt@barnet.gov.uk. There is also a telephone number
School Meals 020 8359 7684.
Hot meals are available at midday in most schools.

There is a choice of menus and vegetarian meals
are offered daily. The cost of the meal is decided by
the council.
All pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year are entitled

to free school meals. Older children whose parents
receive Income Support, income-based Job Seeker’s
Allowance, Income-related Employment & Support
Allowance, Child Tax Credit, the guaranteed element
of State Pension Credit, Working Tax Credit run-on
or Universal Credit (if their income does not exceed
£16,190 pa) are entitled to free school meals.
Children of Asylum Seekers being supported by local
authorities or the National Asylum Support Service will
also receive free school meals. Application forms are
available from the individual schools. Please note that
children whose parents receive Working Tax Credit as
well as Child Tax Credit are not entitled to free school
meals whatever their annual income.
If you receive benefits your child’s school is entitiled

to important additional funding called the ‘Pupil
Primary schools
in neighbouring authorities
The following is a list of primary schools located
in other authorities but within one mile of the Barnet
borough boundary.
If you are interested in any of these schools, Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
please contact the relevant local authority to obtain Coniston Gardens, NW9 0BD
further information about the school and its
admissions policy. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Infant School
Dollis Hill Avenue, NW2 6EU
Brent
School Admissions Service, Brent Council Roe Green Infant School
Civic Centre, Engineers Way Princes Avenue, NW9 9JL
Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0FJ

tel: 020 8937 3110 St Andrew & St Francis C of E
www.brent.gov.uk/admissions Primary School
Belton Road, NW2 5PE
Anson Primary School
Anson Road, NW2 4AB St Robert Southwell
Catholic Primary School
Braintcroft Primary School Slough Lane, NW9 8YD
Warren Road, NW2 7LL
Camden
Convent of Jesus &
Mary Catholic Infant School Education Department
21 Park Avenue, NW2 5AN 10th Floor, 5 St Pancras Square
c/o Camden Town Hall, Judd Street
London WC1H 9JE
Fryent Primary School
tel: 020 7974 1625
Church Lane, NW9 8JD
www.camden.gov.uk/admissions
Gladstone Park Primary School

Beckford Primary School
Sherrick Green Road, NW10 1LB
Dornfell Street, NW6 1QL
Kingsbury Green Primary School

Christ Church C of E Primary School
Old Kenton Lane, NW9 9ND
Christ Church Hill, NW3 1JH
Malorees Infant School

Emmanuel C of E Primary School
Christchurch Avenue, NW6 7PB
152-158 Mill Lane, NW6 1TF
Mora Primary School

Mora Road, NW2 6TD
Hampstead Parochial C of E Primary School Wolfson Hillel Jewish Primary School

Holly Bush Vale, NW3 6TX 154 Chase Road, N14 4LG
Kingsgate Primary School Haringey

Kingsgate Road, NW6 4LB
Admissions Service
New End Primary School 3rd Floor, River Park House
Streatley Place, NW3 1HU 225 High Road, London N22 8HQ

tel: 020 8489 1000
www.haringey.gov.uk/schooladmissions
Enfield
Schools Admission Service Bounds Green Infant School
PO Box 56, Civic Centre Bounds Green Road, N11 2QG
Silver Street, Enfield EN1 3XQ
tel: 020 8379 5501 Coldfall Primary School
www.enfield.gov.uk/admissions Coldfall Avenue, N10 1HS
Bowes Primary School Highgate Primary School

Bowes Road, N11 2HL North Hill, N6 4ED
De Bohun Primary School Muswell Hill Primary School

Green Road, N14 4AD Muswell Hill, N10 3ST
Garfield Primary School Our Lady of Muswell Catholic

Springfield Road, N11 1RR Primary School
Pages Lane, N10 1PS
Hadley Wood Primary School
Courtleigh Avenue, Hadley Wood EN4 0HT Rhodes Avenue Primary School
Rhodes Avenue, N22 7UT
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Primary School St James’ C of E Primary School
The Limes Avenue, N11 1RD Woodside Avenue, N10 3JA
St Andrew’s Southgate C of E St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School

Primary School Blake Road, N11 2AF
297 Chase Road, N14 6JA
St Michael’s C of E Primary School
St Monica’s Catholic North Road, N6 4BG
Primary School
Cannon Road, N14 7HE St Michael’s C of E Primary School
Bounds Green Road, N22 8HE
Walker Primary School
Waterfall Road, N14 7EG Tetherdown Primary School
Grand Avenue, N10 3BP
Harrow Summerswood Primary

Furzehill Road, Borehamwood WD6 2DW
School Admissions Service
Civic 1, Civic Centre Harrow HA1 2UW
tel: 020 8901 2620
www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions
Avanti House School
c/o Krishna Avanti Primary School
Camrose Avenue, HA8 6ES
Aylward Primary School

Pangbourne Drive, HA7 4RE
Camrose Primary School

St David’s Drive, HA8 6JH
St John’s C of E School Stanmore

127 Stanmore Hill, HA7 3FD
Stag Lane Infant & Nursery School

Collier Drive, HA8 5RU
Hertfordshire
Admissions and Transport Team
County Hall (CHR102), Pegs Lane,
Hertford SG13 8DN
tel: 0300 123 4043
www.hertsdirect.org/admissions
Kenilworth Primary
Kenilworth Drive, Borehamwood WD6 1QL
Monksmead School
Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood WD6 1HL
Saffron Green Primary

Nicoll Way, Borehamwood WD6 2PP
St Nicholas, Elstree, C of E VA Primary

St Nicholas Close, Elstree WD6 3EW
St Theresa’s Catholic Primary

Brook Road, Borehamwood WD6 5HL
Useful contact details

This section contains details and contact numbers for
organisations who may be able to offer you assistance
with your application.
Boarding schools Department for Education (DFE)
If you want further information about boarding For general enquiries contact 0370 000 2288.
schools, contact SBF (State Boarding Forum) through If you would like to obtain information on school
their website: http://stateboarding.org.uk/ performance tables telephone 0800 242 322 or visit
www.compare-school-performance-service.gov.uk.
FIS – Families and Young People’s
Information Service Independent schools
FIS is Barnet’s young people’s information service Information on independent schools is available
which provides advice and guidance for families, from ISC (the Independent Schools Council) at
children and young people up to the age of 20. www.isc.co.uk.
FIS hold extensive information on a range of

Home education
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issues including:
Information about educating your child at home can
• registered childcare in Barnet
be found at www.barnet.gov.uk
• schools and colleges, including school admissions
• parental support and courses National curriculum
• financial suppport available to help to pay Details can be found at:
for childcare https://www.gov.uk/national-curriculum/overview
• careers in childcare and childcare qualifications
• advice on starting and running a Ofsted reports
childcare business Ofsted reports on schools can be found at www.
• Directme - a family information directory ofsted.gov.uk and at Hendon Reference Library.
containing of many local activities
and organisations.
For further information please visit

www.barnet.gov.uk/FIS or contact us on
tel: 0800 389 8312 or
email: FIS@barnet.gov.uk
Barnet SEND information, advice If you have any questions regading the information
and support service in this guide, please contact the Admissions Team.
Enquiries about an individual school should be made
Barnet SEND, Information, Advice and Support
to the Headteacher of the school concerned.
Service offers free, confidential and impartial
information, advice and support for parents and carers
of children and young people with special educational Barnet School Admissions Team
needs (SEN) or a disability. Building 2,
Services for you:
2
North London Business Park,
Oakleigh Road South, London N11 1NP
• the opportunity for you to talk things through
and voice your concerns tel: 020 8359 7651
fax: 0870 889 6799
• information and advice about Barnet’s Local Offer
email: school.admissions@barnet.gov.uk
• support when writing letters to school/Local
www.barnet.gov.uk/schooladmissions
Authority (LA)
• information about the law on SEN and disability,
health and social care through trained staff
• help with Education, Health and Care Plan needs
assessment and processes
• advice on issues around school placement
• support at meetings (with appropriate notice)
• information on who to contact if you are not happy
with a decision that has been made
• advice on exclusions
• information about other organisations that might
be helpful to you
• information booklets on a range of topics.
If you need any further advice or support please call

020 8359 7637 or email SendIASS@barnet.gov.uk
Ref: 009742_Guides to Educ A4 Booklet-1 13/10/2017
Travelling to school
When choosing a new school it is good to also consider
how your child will travel to school.
Each school has a School Travel Plan (STP) which email: cycling@barnet.gov.uk or call 020 8359 4972 for
explains what the school is doing to encourage pupils advice on receiving cycle training as well as information
and their families to travel more sustainably, such as about local led rides and other cycling activities.
walking, cycling and using public transport. You can ask
Before a child can cycle on quieter residential roads
to see a copy of the school’s travel plan or you may find
they should have passed at least level 2 of the
it on the school’s website.
Bikeability course.
To find out more,
If you have to drive your child to school perhaps you
email: schooltravelplans@barnet.gov.uk
could car-share or park and stride:
or tel: 020 8359 7603
Walking Car-sharing
It is recommended that adults and children take 10,000 Some schools coordinate car-sharing lists so you could
steps a day. Walking to school can contribute to this as enquire if the school can help you to find another family
well as allowing them to develop road safety skills and a to car-share with. Information about appropriate car
chance to talk and socialise with families and friends. seats for children and how to fit them can be found at:
For directions and a map showing how to walk to any http://think.direct.gov.uk.
location go to http://walkit.com.
Park and stride
Walking bus Many schools have identified possible park and stride
Some schools run a walking bus where adults supervise locations where parents/carers can park their cars
groups of children as they walk along a set route. and walk the final part.
Public transport Walk on Wednesdays (WoW)

Under-11s can travel free on buses at all times and on Some schools reward children who walk, cycle, use
the tube when accompanied by an adult. 11 – 15 year public transport or park and stride at least once a week
olds can travel free on buses at all times but need an with WoW badges or in other ways. These schools often
11 – 15 Oyster photocard called Zip. Further details have a walking zone map showing where children who
can be found on the Transport for London website ususally come by car should walk from to qualify for
www.tfl.gov.uk as well as a travel planner that can help a reward.
you to plan your route to school.
Sustainable Modes of Travel Strategy
Cycling and scootering (for children and young people)
The Council has a legal duty under the Education
Contact the school to find out if they encourage
and Inspections Act (2006) to promote sustainable
cycling or scootering and whether there is cycle
travel. The Sustainable Modes of Travel Strategy
and scooter storage available. The school may have
(for Children and Young People) can be found at:
a cycling and/or scootering policy explaining rules
http://www.barnet.gov.uk/smots
for students who wish to cycle or scooter. You could
also ask the school if they will be organising any cycle
training for pupils and /or their families. If they are not,

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A guide to

Apply for a school place online at

If your child is due to start school in September 2018

The benefits of applying online?

that provide an excellent beginning September 2018, it also contains useful

excellent progress other reasons.

in acquiring the skills The admissions system is co-ordinated across

future and achieve some how to apply to maintained (non-fee-paying) schools

they receive a broad Councillor Reuben Thompstone

Voluntary aided schools, Glossary 98

may defer their child’s start in Reception class until

• the Reception timetable

• If you want to defer your child’s start in a

Week beginning 1 September 2017 Online application system opens at www.eadmissions.org.uk

16 April 2018 Results available online in the evening

30 April 2018 Acceptance deadline

Deadline for receipt of applications to be considered for the second

25 May 2018 Second round of offers

Deadline for submission of appeal requests for community

June – July 2018 Appeal hearings take place

Read the Visit the

Completing your application form

Applying online Supplementary Information Form (SIF)

Support with making your application

You will then be given your unique

We may also carry out additional checks with the new

applications where: we will need to see all of the following:

Proof of address* • proof of payment of rent to the landlord on

Important – please see glossary on page 97 for Attaching documents

Children with special educational needs

a small number of parents try to get a school place by

used in proactive data matching exercises to assist by 30 April 2018.

Online: www.barnet.gov.uk/anti-fraud for example if:

• you are moving out of the area.

• further information about the appeals procedure

classes where they are satisified that either:

Understandably many parents think that the decision

If you understand the above but still wish to go ahead:

• for Barnet community schools you

Free schools (4)

All-through schools (3)

The start point (applicant’s home) The end point (school)

How community school

Figures correct 18 April 2017

Admission criteria for community

Criteria flowchart for community

3. Siblings Yes considered under this

Your application will be

5. Distance (priority area) Your application will be

under the distance criterion and priority will be

If somebody else’s child

If a child is living in your home for more than 28 days and

For more information:

About the school

Bell Lane Primary School &

About the school

Admission limit 90 Breakfast club No

About the school

Admission limit 90 Breakfast club Yes

About the school

Admission limit 60 Breakfast club Yes

About the school