Underhill School

A good community school school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Underhill School.

Barnet, EN52LZ Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 February 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mays Lane
Barnet, EN52LZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101301
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
510 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
493
Free School Meals
40.6% (200 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
493 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Be Caring Be Confident Be Curious Be Cooperative

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Underhill School and Children's Centre! Co-Headteachers Jennie Reed and Nicola Hayles welcome you; the school is rated Good by Ofsted.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Barnet LA Sports events tournaments playtimes and lunchtimes sports opportunities

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum aims and BE Words (The Underhill Way) Long-Term Year Group Curriculum Maps (Nursery–Year 6) FRED - Families Reading Every Day Atom Home for Pupil Premium 11+ support English, Maths, PSHE and Language & Communication curriculum areas

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Clubs; Enrichment Clubs

SEND Provision

Our Inclusion team are available to meet with you to discuss any SEND, inclusion or safeguarding issues or concerns you may have.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions criteria are set by the Local Authority. Nursery accepts 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds; some 2-year-olds and all 3- and 4-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery provision (5 mornings or 5 afternoons). Some 3- and 4-year-olds are entitled to 30 hours of free childcare. Reception admissions require applying via eAdmissions; the closing date is 15 January 2026; tours available.

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