Queenswell Junior School
Sweets Way, Whetstone, London, N20 0NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Queenswell Junior School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 74th of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2014, report published 26 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
Leaders have developed a culture that is caring and welcoming. Pupils experience a strong sense of community. They enjoy learning and are kind to each other. Staff know all pupils very well and have built positive working relationships with them. Pupils are safe and happy in the school. Leaders have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. The curriculum is ambitious for all, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy being challenged in lessons, and staff regularly celebrate their achievements. Pupils are well behaved during lessons and around the school site. They all have trusted adults in the school to talk to should they have a concern. Some pupils in Year 6 act as peer mentors, who support younger pupils during breaktime and lunchtime. Pupils have access to a range of wider opportunities in the school. These include sports clubs, a choir and knitting club. Pupils take part in various outings. For example, all pupils visit a place of worship, related to the religious education curriculum. Staff provide pupils with a range of cultural opportunities, such as residential trips and visits to the theatre.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teaching does not check pupils' understanding, including of new vocabulary, and identify misconceptions securely. This means that, sometimes, pupils are not fully ready to learn new content and to be able to commit knowledge to their long-term memory. Leaders should develop the expertise of all teachers so that they routinely identify and address any gaps in pupils' understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
257 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Queenswell Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswell Infant & Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| All Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20 | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Alma Primary | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Longworth
- Phone
- 02084450524
- Address
- Sweets Way, Whetstone, London, N20 0NQ
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101313
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.