The Annunciation RC Junior School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

The Meads, Burnt Oak, Edgware, HA8 9HQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Annunciation RC Junior School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 10th of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 30 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 October 2023

Pupils are happy, welcoming and thoughtful. The motto 'Be who God wants you to be' is reflected by staff and pupils each day. The religious character of the school is an important part of school life. However, all faiths are celebrated and respected. This helps to ensure that everyone feels safe and is kept safe. Staff have extremely high expectations of pupils to be the best they can be. Pupils consistently rise to this challenge. They take responsibility for themselves and each other, both academically and in the way they behave. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are extremely polite and confident. This is because adults show them how to be caring and supportive. Pupils learn a broad and ambitious curriculum. They work very hard and produce work of good quality in different subjects. This ensures that they are well prepared for the next stage of their education. There are numerous opportunities for pupils to take on additional responsibilities, including as prayer leaders, librarians, lunch and class monitors. Pupils represent their school in a range of sports clubs and competitions. Pupils also develop their talents and interests through attending additional activities in art and music.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%

71%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

217 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals32.3%

32.3%, 5.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language69.1%

69.1%, 47.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.3%

8.3%, 6.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Annunciation RC Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Deansbrook Infant School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Deansbrook Junior School0.1 milesOfsted: Good95% met the expected standard
Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School0.3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard70% met the expected standard
Woodcroft Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good85% met the expected standard
Menorah Foundation School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding96% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Daniel McCreadie
Address
The Meads, Burnt Oak, Edgware, HA8 9HQ
Local authority
Barnet
URN
101342

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.