Deansbrook Infant School
Hale Drive, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Deansbrook Infant School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 9 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
Pupils arrive each morning happy, looking forward to the day ahead. They are greeted by friendly staff who know them and their families well. Pupils are safe here. Expectations for all pupils are extremely high. These are understood by all staff. Pupils get stuck into their learning straight away. The school has clear routines and expectations. This includes for children in the early years. Pupils are proud of their school. They value the warm working relationships they have with staff and the friendships they have formed. They appreciate that they are listened to and that their voice matters. Staff expect the best behaviour of all pupils. As a result, behaviour is positive both inside and outside the classroom. Families highly value the school. They appreciate the work the school does to help develop their child holistically and academically. The school encourages pupils to contribute to the community. Pupils help to raise money for charities. They enjoy the many school visits such as their trips to castles and the coast. Staff make sure that the broad range of clubs are well attended. These include drama, sewing and gardening club among many others.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the identification of subject specificity is not precise. This means that in these subjects, pupils are unable to articulate important subject content. The school must ensure that subject knowledge and skills are clearly identified so that pupils are able to recall key subject content confidently.
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Deansbrook Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deansbrook Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 95% met the expected standard |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| Menorah Foundation School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 96% met the expected standard |
| Woodcroft Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Carole Catley
- Phone
- 02089592152
- Address
- Hale Drive, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3ED
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101274
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.