Wessex Gardens Primary School

A requires improvement community school school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wessex Gardens Primary School.

London, NW119RR Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

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

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wessex Gardens
London, NW119RR
Phone
2084559572
Website
wessexgardens.co.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131617
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Wessex Gardens, London, NW11 9RR
Website
www.wessexgardens.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
390 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
286
Free School Meals
32.8% (94 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.5 (8.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 104.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
286 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing Together"

Independent lifelong learners A trusting and honest environment We welcome and value everyone We are motivated and supported to reach our full potential We aspire to excellence

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher emphasises a welcoming, caring community where every individual is valued and supported to achieve their personal best, with a rich and challenging curriculum and a focus on well-being and high standards. He invites families to visit and mentions a partnership with governors and staff to provide opportunities for all.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Athletics club Cooking club Creative club Eco Committee Gardening Club School Council Wellbeing ambassadors

Sports

Athletics

Curriculum Highlights

Cross-curricular, topic-based learning with breadth and balance across the National Curriculum Vocabulary-focused learning, with attention to English as an Additional Language Highly inclusive learning tailored to pupils’ needs with visual/images/video supports Systematic teaching of reading and exposure to a diverse range of authors and genres Development of core skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing and maths Creative and expressive arts across the curriculum Appreciation of the natural environment and our impact on it Focus on keeping pupils safe online and offline Awareness and respect for diversity and different cultures and beliefs Equipping pupils with self-regulation strategies and skills to manage physical, emotional and mental health Building self-worth and the ability to speak up for what is right

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Larks - Breakfast Club; Owls - After School Club

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions are via the school office with birth certificates/passports and proof of address. Casual admissions (Reception to Year 6) are made through the London Borough of Barnet online application. Nursery intake is in the term after a child’s third birthday; the main intake for the school is September, January and April. Applications for Reception from Nursery should be made to the London Borough of Barnet via CAF or online. Visits to the school are welcomed, and there are opportunities to visit before applying. For casual admissions, visits are also available.

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