Watling Park School

A good free schools school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Watling Park School.

Barnet, HA89YA Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 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
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
3 May 2018
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Pavilion Way
Burnt Oak
Barnet, HA89YA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142114
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
Pavilion Way, Burnt Oak, Barnet, HA8 9YA
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
404
Free School Meals
53.5% (216 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Watling Park School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 102.0 103.0
2024 104.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
404 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambitious Kind Inclusive Respectful Truthful Responsible

Non-denominational; state-funded primary school.

Head Teacher's Message

Watling Park School is a friendly, inclusive state primary with a new building and excellent facilities, offering a broad curriculum and strong partnership with families to create a safe, happy, and healthy learning environment. The school aims to develop confident, aspirational learners who are kind, respectful and love learning.

Facilities

New building with excellent facilities Extensive outdoor space Full-sized football pitch

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, knowledge-rich curriculum driven by high-quality teaching Curriculum places emphasis on core learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Financial Information

Watling Park School is state-funded; parents do not pay fees.

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