Manorside Primary School
Squires Lane, Finchley, London, N3 2ABOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Manorside Primary School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 50th of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 April 2024, report published 12 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 April 2024
Staff want the very best for pupils' achievement and well-being. From the early years up, pupils work hard, listen carefully in lessons and show a keenness to learn new things. Pupils are proud of their school. They regularly described, 'The Manorside Way', and they know that these values help them to remember the importance of good behaviour and kindness. Pupils get on really well and look out for each other. For example, without being asked, children in the early years gave their friend a hug to show 'kind hands' and to cheer them up. Pupils in Year 6 readily give up their time at lunch to help the younger ones to have fun. These positive relationships make the school a happy, calm and friendly place to be. The school's work to support pupils' emotional well-being is a strength. It helps pupils to feel safe and well cared for. Pupils get the chance to contribute to what happens in school. For example, the school council raised funds for new toys that can be used during wet playtimes. The 'positive support persons' play an important part in helping their peers to sort out any problems at breaktimes. The school provides pupils with a variety of enrichment opportunities. For example, leaders make sure that each year, every pupil has performed in as well as visited a musical, arts or drama event.
What the school should improve
- In a few of the foundation subjects, curriculum thinking lacks coherence. The school has not identified the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn. This leads to variability in how well these subjects are taught. Sometimes, pupils do not remember important subject content over time. The school should ensure that, across the curriculum, planning identifies precisely what pupils need to know and when. The school should ensure that the curriculum is implemented consistently well and that pupils' knowledge builds securely over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
237 pupils on roll, with places for 310
Schools near Manorside Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Akiva School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Moss Hall Junior School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Andy Griffiths
- Phone
- 02083464847
- Address
- Squires Lane, Finchley, London, N3 2AB
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101290
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.