Moss Hall Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Moss Hall Grove Finchley London N12 8PE |
| Reference Number | 101295 |
Moss Hall Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a ‘Good’ rating in quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings in personal development and early years provision. This is the first routine inspection since the school was last judged as 'Outstanding' 14 years ago, with the previous inspection exemption ending in November 2020. The report highlights the school's nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and engaged in their learning, alongside a well-sequenced early reading curriculum that promotes reading skills effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 307 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.44%
Girls: 47.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 70.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 43 | 83 |
| 2 | 57 | 54 | 111 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 24.1% |
| White, Other | 18.6% |
| Asian, Other | 15.3% |
| White & Asian | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| African | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe, enjoying a nurturing school environment.
- High-quality early years provision that develops language and communication skills.
- Good leadership and management with an ambitious curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, helping them achieve well.
- Strong emphasis on developing a love for reading across the school.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the curriculum implementation in Years 1 and 2 is not consistently effective.
- Occasional use of reading books that do not match pupils' phonics learning needs.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 67 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 52 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Moss Hall Junior School
187 Nether Street, Finchley, Moss Hall Grove, London, N3 1NR |
0 miles |
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Moss Hall Nursery School
189 Nether Street, London, N3 1NR |
0.06 miles |
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Northside Primary School
2 Albert Street, North Finchley, London, N12 8JP |
0.51 miles |
|
The London Mechina
Woodside Park Synagogue, Woodside Park Road, London, N12 8RZ |
0.53 miles |
|
Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
31 Stanhope Road, Barnet, London, N12 9DX |
0.59 miles |
|
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Bow Lane, Finchley, London, N12 0JP |
0.63 miles |
|
Manorside Primary School
Squires Lane, Finchley, London, N3 2AB |
0.66 miles |
|
Summerside Primary Academy
Crossway, Finchley, London, N12 0QU |
0.75 miles |
|
Tudor Primary School
Queen's Road, Finchley, London, N3 2AG |
0.75 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Dollis Park, Finchley, London, N3 1BT |
0.75 miles |
|
Frith Manor Primary School
Lullington Garth, Woodside Park, London, N12 7BN |
0.78 miles |
|
Millbrook Park Primary School
School House Lane, London, NW7 1JF |
0.87 miles |
|
Pardes House Primary School
Hendon Lane, Pardes House Primary School, London, Middlesex, N3 1SA |
0.9 miles |
|
Finchley and Acton Yochien School
6 Hendon Avenue, Finchley, London, N3 1UE |
0.98 miles |
|
Akiva School
80 East End Road, London, N3 2SY |
1.02 miles |
|
Woodridge Primary School
Southover, London, N12 7HE |
1.03 miles |
|
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
East End Road, Finchley, London, N3 2TD |
1.05 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Swan Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0PL |
1.22 miles |
|
Martin Primary School
Plane Tree Walk, East Finchley, London, N2 9JP |
1.29 miles |
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Alma Primary
Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0LP |
1.31 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Nether Street, North Finchley, London, N12 7NJ |
0.37 miles |
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The Holmewood School
88 Woodside Park Road, London, N12 8SH |
0.56 miles |
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Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9EY |
0.74 miles |
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Imperial College London Mathematics School
C/O Woodhouse College, Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9EY |
0.74 miles |
|
Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue, North Finchley, London, N12 9HB |
0.78 miles |
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Pardes House Grammar School
Hendon Lane, Finchley, London, N3 1SA |
0.9 miles |
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Finchley Catholic High School
Woodside Lane, Finchley, London, N12 8TA |
0.92 miles |
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The Compton School
Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG |
0.98 miles |
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Bishop Douglass School Finchley
Hamilton Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SQ |
1.14 miles |
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Dwight School London
6 Friern Barnet Lane, London, N11 3LX |
1.17 miles |
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Christ's College Finchley
East End Road, East Finchley, London, N2 0SE |
1.31 miles |
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Friern Barnet School
Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS |
1.4 miles |
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The Archer Academy
Eagans Close, London, N2 8GA |
1.45 miles |
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Oak Lodge School
Heath View, East Finchley, London, N2 0QY |
1.45 miles |
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Hasmonean High School for Boys
Holders Hill Road, Hendon, London, NW4 1NA |
1.54 miles |
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Orange Tree School
Oakleigh Park North, Whetstone, London, N20 9AR |
1.56 miles |
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St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School
North London Business Park, London, N11 1NP |
1.76 miles |
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Blanche Nevile School
Burlington Road, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1NJ |
1.78 miles |
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Kisharon School
54 Parson Street, LONDON, NW4 1TP |
1.8 miles |
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Kisharon College
54 Parson Street, Hendon, London, NW4 1TP |
1.9 miles |