Martin Primary School

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

London, N29JP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
17 October 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Plane Tree Walk
East Finchley
London, N29JP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135226
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Plane Tree Walk, East Finchley, London, N2 9JP
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
696 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
691
Free School Meals
31.6% (218 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.2 (7.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 106.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
77
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
691 pupils
3-11

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

Global citizenship Respect for themselves and others Inclusion Rights Respecting (UNCRC) Ambitious and aspirational curriculum

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Ziz Chater describes Martin Primary as a happy, welcoming place where all feel safe, respected and valued. The school aims for excellence across the curriculum and is proud to be a Gold Level Rights Respecting School, with Ofsted noting the ambitious and aspirational nature of the curriculum.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Lunch & after school clubs

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Main hall Dining hall Nursery garden Library Playground Field MUGA Forest School Outdoor classroom

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious and aspirational curriculum (described by Ofsted) Curriculum with a clear focus on rights and inclusion (Rights Respecting School) Forest School programme across Nursery to Year 5 Reading for pleasure Global citizenship education (Rights Respecting School and school ethos)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

LBL wraparound provision for Nursery children from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Nursery am session 8:40am–11:40am and Nursery pm session 12:40pm–3:40pm. For more information call 07519 804810 or visit www.littleladybirdslondon.com.

SEND Provision

Martin Primary School provides inclusive SEND provision and works closely with the child/parents/carers and other professionals to ensure needs are met. The Inclusion Lead is Hannah Taylor. The school uses outside agencies when needed and provides resources and support described in the SEND and Inclusion Policy 2025 and SEND Information Report 2025 to 2026.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery: Nursery Application Form 2025 must be completed and returned to the school office. Reception to Year 6: all applications must be made through Barnet (eAdmissions). Information Leaflet for Parents Reception 2025 and Admissions Policy 2025 are provided. Further information about the Barnet admissions process is available via the Barnet Admissions website.

Financial Information

Funding & Nursery Fees: Free 15 hours childcare per week for every 3 and 4 year old from the term after their third birthday (5 sessions of 3 hours per week). Free 30 hours childcare for eligible families (8:40am–2:40pm, with option to extend to 3:40pm at a cost of £8.50 per day). Extended day available if not eligible for 30 hours: £26.50 + £8.50 for lunch per day.

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