Garden Suburb Infant School
Childs Way, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 6XUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Garden Suburb Infant School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 January 2014, report published 26 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2023
This is a happy school. Pupils appreciate leaders' ambition that everyone feels special, has hope and a reason to smile. Pupils feel at ease and enjoy one another's company and are respectful towards adults. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils are enthusiastic about the subjects they learn and their lessons. They are keen to learn about historical places, such as Kenwood House, during their art lessons. Staff encourage pupils to develop their artistic and historical experiences. Pupils work hard to achieve leaders' high expectations. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Pupils are not worried about bullying because adults deal with any concerns immediately. They are safe and can always talk to staff about any worries they may have. Working relationships between adults and pupils are warm and friendly. Pupils enjoy playtimes, using the equipment sensibly and playing sports with staff. There is a strong sense of community in the school. Parents and carers greatly appreciate the positive communication they have with staff. Typical of many, one parent commented that they feel included, involved and informed.
What the school should improve
- A few subjects are not planned and sequenced as well as they could be. This means that pupils do not learn the curriculum in these subjects deeply. The school should ensure that the curriculum is embedded consistently across the school by supporting subject leaders to strengthen the sequence of learning and review content so that all pupils learn the curriculum in depth.
Pupil numbers and mix
173 pupils on roll, with places for 246
Schools near Garden Suburb Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Suburb Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Brookland Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Brookland Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Chalgrove Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| Independent Jewish Day School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Eileen Bhavsar
- Phone
- 02084558198
- Address
- Childs Way, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 6XU
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101282
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.