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The Annunciation RC Junior School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Edgware, HA8 9HQ

Outstanding

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#4,618 of 15,057

Better than 69% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

The Annunciation RC Junior School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Oct 2023

Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Ages7 to 11
Pupils217
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Head teacherMr Daniel McCreadie
Local authorityBarnet
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 101342.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolBarnetEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%, better than England, similar to Barnet72%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.18%, better than England, better than Barnet14%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.109, better than England, similar to Barnet108106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.108, better than England, similar to Barnet108105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.109, better than England, similar to Barnet108105
Expected standard in reading86%, better than England, similar to Barnet84%76%
Expected standard in writing79%, better than England, similar to Barnet78%73%
Expected standard in maths79%, better than England, worse than Barnet83%75%
Pupils taking tests28--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils217
Girls110
Boys107
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.32.3%
First language not English69.1%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.236
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.8.1%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.18
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.7
Average class size27.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

African
25.3%
Other White
23.5%
White British
12.4%
Other Asian
8.3%
White and Asian
4.6%
Indian
4.1%
Irish
3.2%
Other mixed
3.2%
White and Black African
2.8%
Other ethnic group
2.8%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher21.7
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.15.1
Teachers (FTE)10.01
Teaching assistants (FTE)4.36
Support staff (FTE)5.78
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/259.9
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/259.9
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/250

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolBarnetEngland
Overall absence4.4%, better than England, similar to Barnet4.8%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.12%, similar to England, similar to Barnet11.5%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.2.1%, worse than England, worse than Barnet0.9%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate0%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near The Annunciation RC Junior School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryDeansbrook Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.1 miPrimaryDeansbrook Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryMathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryWoodcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryMenorah Foundation SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miNot applicableMenorah Grammar SchoolOther independent school
Requires improvement
0.5 miNot applicableSt Martin's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimaryGoldbeaters Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimaryWatling Park SchoolFree schools
Good
0.6 miPrimaryThe Orion Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about The Annunciation RC Junior School

What is The Annunciation RC Junior School's Ofsted rating?

The Annunciation RC Junior School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 17 Oct 2023.

How does The Annunciation RC Junior School rank in England?

The Annunciation RC Junior School ranks 4,618 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 69% of schools).

What are The Annunciation RC Junior School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 71% of pupils at The Annunciation RC Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend The Annunciation RC Junior School?

The Annunciation RC Junior School has 217 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of The Annunciation RC Junior School?

The Annunciation RC Junior School had 236 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at The Annunciation RC Junior School?

At The Annunciation RC Junior School, the average class had 27.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 21.7 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at The Annunciation RC Junior School?

In 2025/26, pupils at The Annunciation RC Junior School missed 4.4% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 12% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.