Colindale Primary School
Clovelly Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 6DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Colindale Primary School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 61st of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2014, report published 15 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
This is a welcoming and inclusive school. Staff and pupils value diversity and welcome pupils of all different backgrounds and abilities. Pupils enjoy learning here and are kind and respectful towards one another. Pupils appreciate the wide variety of outdoor spaces and facilities. They have many opportunities to develop in a range of sports, including gymnastics and swimming. Leaders have high expectations for every pupil and have developed many aspects of the curriculum since the last inspection. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent. Pupils help and support each other in lessons. During breaktimes, older pupils act as 'Playground Pals' to younger pupils. Pupils learn about their rights and care deeply about the environment. Pupils feel their ideas are listened to and they make valuable contributions to the school through their pupil and eco-councils. Pupils feel safe here and know they can speak to any adult about their concerns. Staff know their pupils and families well. Families say that staff are kind and caring. They value the additional support provided. Leaders have ensured that parents and carers have access to resources to support their child's learning at home.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes teachers do not adapt their teaching to enable some pupils with SEND to access the curriculum. This means that these pupils do not achieve as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that staff are trained and supported to adapt their teaching strategies effectively, so that all pupils progress well through the curriculum.
- Some subjects are not as well thought out as others and do not set out the key concepts and vocabulary that pupils should learn with sufficient clarity. This means that in some subjects, pupils do not have sufficient grasp of the key vocabulary needed to access learning. Leaders should ensure that subject-specific knowledge and vocabulary is clearly set out in all subjects, so that it can be embedded and built upon over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
87 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
703 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Colindale Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyde School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Beis Yaakov Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Sunnyfields Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Beis Soroh Schneirer | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Palmer
- Phone
- 02082058706
- Address
- Clovelly Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 6DT
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101269
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.