Garden Suburb Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Childs Way Hampstead Garden Suburb London NW11 6XU |
| Reference Number | 101282 |
Garden Suburb Infant School continues to deliver a good standard of education, characterized by a happy and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and safe. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that supports excellent achievement, particularly in early reading and phonics. The school's strong sense of community is evident, with positive communication between parents and staff enhancing the educational experience. However, there are some areas where curriculum planning is not as strong, which may hinder pupils' ability to deepen their knowledge in certain subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 187 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.68%
Girls: 43.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 84% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 2 | 42 | 26 | 68 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 29.9% |
| White, British | 15.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.4% |
| African | 5.3% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.7% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 17 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong teaching of early reading and phonics.
- Pupils enjoy learning and are enthusiastic about their subjects.
- Effective personal development focus, promoting well-being and resilience.
- Warm and positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Strong community involvement and parent communication.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in a few subjects is not as clearly defined, impacting depth of learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Garden Suburb Junior School
Childs Way, Garden Suburb Junior School, Childs Way, London, NW11 6XU |
0 miles |
|
Brookland Junior School
Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 6EJ |
0.54 miles |
|
Brookland Infant and Nursery School
Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Hill Top, Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11 6EJ |
0.54 miles |
|
Chalgrove Primary School
Chalgrove Gardens, Finchley, London, N3 3PL |
0.62 miles |
|
Independent Jewish Day School
46 Green Lane, Hendon, London, NW4 2AH |
0.74 miles |
|
Ateres Beis Yaakov
27 Green Lane, London, NW4 2NL |
0.76 miles |
|
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
East End Road, Finchley, London, N3 2TD |
0.78 miles |
|
Akiva School
80 East End Road, London, N3 2SY |
0.8 miles |
|
Hasmonean Primary School
8-10 Shirehall Lane, Hendon, London, NW4 2PD |
0.81 miles |
|
Saracens Bell Lane
Bell Lane, Hendon, London, NW4 2AS |
0.82 miles |
|
Menorah Primary School for Boys
The Wohl Campus, 1 - 3 the Drive, Golders Green, London, NW11 9SP |
0.83 miles |
|
Menorah Primary School for Girls
The Wohl Campus, 1-3 the Drive, Golders Green, London, NW11 9SP |
0.83 miles |
|
Peninim
37 Elmcroft Crescent, Barnet, London, NW11 9TB |
0.88 miles |
|
Nancy Reuben Primary School
48 Finchley Lane, Hendon, London |
0.93 miles |
|
Hendon Preparatory School
20 Tenterden Grove, Hendon, London, NW4 1TD |
0.95 miles |
|
Pardes House Primary School
Hendon Lane, Pardes House Primary School, London, Middlesex, N3 1SA |
0.99 miles |
|
Finchley and Acton Yochien School
6 Hendon Avenue, Finchley, London, N3 1UE |
0.99 miles |
|
Annemount School
18 Holne Chase, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, N2 0QN |
1 miles |
|
Kerem School
Norrice Lea, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, N2 0RE |
1.02 miles |
|
Wessex Gardens Primary School
Wessex Gardens, Golders Green, London, NW11 9RR |
1.05 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Lubavitch Yeshiva Ketanah of London
1117 Finchely Road, London, NW11 0QB |
0.22 miles |
|
Shiras Devorah High School
1011 Finchley Road, London, London, NW11 7HB |
0.42 miles |
|
The Henrietta Barnett School
Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 7BN |
0.44 miles |
|
Christ's College Finchley
East End Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SE |
0.61 miles |
|
Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo
Danescroft Avenue, London, London, NW4 2NB |
0.67 miles |
|
WENTWORTH COLLEGE
6-10 Brentmead Place, London, NW11 9LH |
0.72 miles |
|
Hendon School
Golders Rise, Hendon, London, NW4 2HP |
0.87 miles |
|
Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls
Stratford Road, Hendon, London, NW4 2AT |
0.89 miles |
|
Oak Lodge School
Heath View, East Finchley, London, N2 0QY |
0.9 miles |
|
Pardes House Grammar School
Hendon Lane, Finchley, London, N3 1SA |
0.99 miles |
|
Bishop Douglass School Finchley
Hamilton Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SQ |
1.03 miles |
|
Kisharon School
54 Parson Street, LONDON, NW4 1TP |
1.07 miles |
|
Hasmonean High School for Boys
Holders Hill Road, Hendon, London, NW4 1NA |
1.08 miles |
|
Kisharon College
54 Parson Street, Hendon, London, NW4 1TP |
1.09 miles |
|
Brampton College
Lodge House, Lodge Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4DQ |
1.09 miles |
|
Tiferes High School
The Community Centre, 18 Raleigh Close, Hendon, London, NW4 2TA |
1.13 miles |
|
The King Alfred School
149 North End Road, London, NW11 7HY |
1.19 miles |
|
Clarion
Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR |
1.21 miles |
|
Mapledown School
Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR |
1.21 miles |
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The Archer Academy
Eagans Close, London, N2 8GA |
1.27 miles |