Moss Hall Infant School
Moss Hall Grove, Finchley, London, N12 8PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moss Hall Infant School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2023, report published 21 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming and nurturing school. Staff know pupils well, and pupils said that adults listen to them. As a result, pupils are happy and feel safe. Pupils are keen to talk about all the exciting things that they learn about and the educational visits that they go on. Pupils follow the school's routines and expectations. This creates a calm atmosphere throughout the school. Typically, pupils are attentive in lessons and want to do well. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well overall. The school has considered the curriculum carefully. Pupils have the strong foundations that they need in their learning to be well prepared for their move to the neighbouring junior school. However, on some occasions, choices of activities and books are unhelpful in ensuring that all pupils can access the expected learning. Developing a love of reading is central to the school's curriculum. Children in Reception are given many opportunities to 'bump into books'. During activities, books are used purposefully to help develop children's learning. Pupils learn about tolerance and respect through their regular assemblies and in class. Through the school's motto, 'Be kind, work hard, make a difference', pupils learn about being part of wider society. They raise money for charities that they have chosen, carry out litter picks and sing at a local care home.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not fully checked on how effectively the curriculum is being implemented in Years 1 and 2. As a result, there are times when the planned learning is not consistently helping pupils to develop and extend their knowledge. This includes in phonics, where books used for practising reading are, in a few instances, unsuitable. The school should systematically check and strengthen how well the curriculum is being implemented so that it has the maximum impact on the quality of pupils' learning.
Pupil numbers and mix
287 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Moss Hall Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Junior School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Northside Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Manorside Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Jen Brodkin
- Phone
- 02084459735
- Address
- Moss Hall Grove, Finchley, London, N12 8PE
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101295
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.