Northside Primary School
2 Albert Street, North Finchley, London, N12 8JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northside Primary School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 58th of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2023, report published 8 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
Pupils appreciate the care that staff show towards them. Adults put pupils' well- being at the heart of everything they do. Attendance and punctuality levels are high because pupils enjoy coming to learn at school. Northside Primary is an exciting place to learn in. This is underpinned by leaders' high expectations. They are determined that every pupil will achieve well academically. The curriculum is carefully planned and enables pupils to learn successfully in different subjects. Staff also provide a wealth of engaging curriculum days to supplement what pupils learn in lessons. Pupils explained that these days motivate them to feel part of the school community. Pupils feel inspired to behave extremely well. The school atmosphere is orderly, and pupils are polite and highly respectful. They strive to follow the values that shape the school's ethos. Pupils said that this has helped them to improve their attitudes to learning. Pupils learn about bullying and understand the importance of reporting it. Adults take any concerns seriously and deal with incidents swiftly. Pupils enjoy the extensive range of clubs on offer, such as gardening, netball and basketball. These clubs are well attended. Many pupils learn to play an instrument and take part in concerts. Pupils spoke positively about events that leaders organise which help them to understand and consider the needs of others. They want everyone to feel welcome at their school.
What the school should improve
- In some of the foundation subjects, the delivery of the curriculum is sometimes not well focused on the knowledge set out in leaders' curriculum thinking. Some activities are not as helpful as they could be in ensuring that pupils build up knowledge step by step and remember their learning in the long term. Leaders should support staff to plan learning which enables pupils to learn more and remember more of the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
254 pupils on roll, with places for 274
Schools near Northside Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Moss Hall Junior School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Moss Hall Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Summerside Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Longworth
- Phone
- 02084454730
- Address
- 2 Albert Street, North Finchley, London, N12 8JP
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101296
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.