Deansbrook Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hale Drive Mill Hill London NW7 3ED |
| Reference Number | 101274 |
Deansbrook Infant School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall. The quality of education is strong, with high expectations set for all students. Pupils are happy and engaged, demonstrating positive behavior and a deep commitment to their learning. The school's focus on early reading is noteworthy, as staff effectively deliver phonics instruction, enabling pupils to catch up quickly if they fall behind. The school's commitment to developing the whole child is evident through their encouragement of community involvement and a broad range of extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 218 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.38%
Girls: 48.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 65.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 2 | 32 | 24 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 28.9% |
| White, British | 11.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.3% |
| African | 6.9% |
| Asian, Other | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| Irish | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Short inspection |
| 04 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils
- Strong early reading program with effective phonics instruction
- Positive behavior and working relationships among pupils and staff
- Holistic development of pupils valued by families
- Strong leadership with an accurate understanding of areas for development
- Staff adaptability in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND
- Wide range of extracurricular activities fostering pupil interests
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of precise identification of subject specifics in some areas
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Deansbrook Junior School
Hale Drive, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3ED |
0 miles |
|
The Annunciation RC Junior School
The Meads, Burnt Oak, Edgware, HA8 9HQ |
0.14 miles |
|
Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School
68 Hale Lane, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3RT |
0.31 miles |
|
Menorah Foundation School
2-8 Abbots Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0QS |
0.38 miles |
|
Woodcroft Primary School
Goldbeaters Grove, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0QF |
0.46 miles |
|
Watling Park School
Pavilion Way, Burnt Oak, Barnet, HA8 9YA |
0.52 miles |
|
Beit Shvidler Primary School
261 Hale Lane, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8NX |
0.58 miles |
|
St Martin's School
22 Goodwyn Avenue, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3RG |
0.6 miles |
|
Goldbeaters Primary School
Thirleby Road, Burnt Oak, Edgware, HA8 0HA |
0.64 miles |
|
Edgware Primary School
Heming Road, Edgware, HA8 9AB |
0.66 miles |
|
Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch
296 Hale Lane, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8NP |
0.66 miles |
|
The Northgate School
Edgware Community Hospital, Edgware, HA8 0AD |
0.69 miles |
|
The Orion Primary School
Grahame Park Way, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2AL |
0.71 miles |
|
The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Thirleby Road, Edgware, HA8 0HQ |
0.71 miles |
|
Shalom Noam Primary School
East Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0AJ |
0.77 miles |
|
Holland House School
1 Broadhurst Avenue, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8TP |
0.83 miles |
|
Barnfield Primary School
Silkstream Road, Edgware, HA8 0DA |
0.87 miles |
|
Tashbar of Edgware
45-47 Mowbray Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8JL |
0.92 miles |
|
Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
20 Daws Lane, London, NW7 4SL |
0.94 miles |
|
Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre
The Fairway, London, NW7 3HS |
1 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Menorah Grammar School
Abbots Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0QS |
0.38 miles |
|
Northway School
The Fairway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3HS |
0.98 miles |
|
Saracens High School
Corner Mead, London, NW9 4AS |
1.06 miles |
|
St James' Catholic High School
Great Strand, Colindale, London, NW9 5PE |
1.2 miles |
|
Copthall School
Pursley Road, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2EP |
1.25 miles |
|
Mill Hill County High School
Worcester Crescent, Mill Hill, London, NW7 4LL |
1.27 miles |
|
Hasmonean High School for Girls
2 - 4 Page Street, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2EU |
1.34 miles |
|
Mill Hill School Foundation
The Ridgeway, London, NW7 1QS |
1.36 miles |
|
London Academy
Spur Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8DE |
1.37 miles |
|
North London Collegiate School
Canons, Middlesex, HA8 7RJ |
1.46 miles |
|
Canons High School
Shaldon Road, Edgware, HA8 6AN |
1.48 miles |
|
The Village School
Grove Park, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0JY |
1.56 miles |
|
Kingsbury High School
Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9JR |
1.72 miles |
|
North London Grammar School
110 Colindeep Lane, London, NW9 6HB |
1.79 miles |
|
Southover Partnership School
288 Kingsbury Road, Roe Green Park, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9HA |
1.87 miles |
|
Avanti House School
Wemborough Road, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 2EQ |
1.87 miles |
|
Park High School
Thistlecroft Gardens, Stanmore, HA7 1PL |
2 miles |
|
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
Bennett House, Sunningfields Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4QR |
2.11 miles |
|
Stanmore College
Elm Park, Stanmore, HA7 4BQ |
2.14 miles |
|
Kisharon College
54 Parson Street, Hendon, London, NW4 1TP |
2.27 miles |