Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Great Strand, London, NW9 5PEOpen in maps

Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 41st of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 June 2019, report published 9 July 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 March 2025

At Blessed Dominic, pupils thrive because of the exceptional care they receive, coupled with high ambitions for every child. Pupils love coming to school as indicated by their high attendance and excellent academic achievement. The school's values of 'love, learn, believe' are evident in lessons. Pupils benefit greatly from a range of activities that help to develop their physical fitness and support their social and emotional needs. They value the excellent relationships that they have with staff. Pupils feel, and are, safe and protected. The school has very high standards for pupils' behaviour. It has a clear and well- considered approach to support and promote these expectations. Pupils respond well to the guidance that they receive from adults. This helps them to make thoughtful choices. As a result, pupils behave exceptionally well throughout the school. Pupils show kindness and compassion to one another and are respectful to adults. The school supports pupils to develop their character and resilience. Pupils take on leadership roles such as eco-ambassadors, who raise awareness about our role as stewards of the environment. This provides pupils with the chance to see how they can have a positive impact on others and their community.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%

68%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

452 pupils on roll, with places for 472

Eligible for free school meals17%

17%, 9.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language83.8%

83.8%, 62.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.1%

13.1%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Orion Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding77% met the expected standard
Goldbeaters Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding81% met the expected standard
Woodcroft Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good85% met the expected standard
Sunnyfields Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Hourihan
Phone
02082053790
Website
blesseddominic.barnet.sch.uk
Address
Great Strand, London, NW9 5PE
Local authority
Barnet
URN
101339

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.