Queenswell Infant & Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sweets Way Whetstone London N20 0NQ |
| Reference Number | 101312 |
Queenswell Infant & Nursery School is performing well overall, rated as good across all inspected areas. The school community is welcoming and positive, with pupils showing enthusiasm for learning and strong social skills. The leadership team has established a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to express their opinions. Reading is prioritized, with effective phonics teaching ensuring that children develop fluency in their reading from an early age. Overall, the school's structured curriculum and commitment to personal development also stand out as significant strengths.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 193 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.14%
Girls: 38.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 65.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 16 | 43 |
| 2 | 35 | 22 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 25.9% |
| White, British | 17.6% |
| African | 6.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 23 Apr 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic about learning and enjoy coming to school.
- Effective phonics teaching helps pupils to read fluently and develop a love for reading.
- Leaders have established a well-structured and ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils display good behavior and considerateness towards each other.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders listen to pupil feedback and provide opportunities for their voices to be heard.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, knowledge and skills are not consistently checked for retention.
- Occasional misalignment of teaching activities with desired knowledge and skills.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Queenswell Junior School
Sweets Way, Whetstone, London, N20 0NQ |
0 miles |
|
All Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20
116 Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, 116 Oakleigh Road North, London, N20 9EZ |
0.17 miles |
|
Alma Primary
Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0LP |
0.18 miles |
|
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Swan Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0PL |
0.3 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
2 Oakleigh Park South, Whetstone, London, N20 9JU |
0.37 miles |
|
Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre
Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, London, N20 0DH |
0.51 miles |
|
Church Hill School
Burlington Rise, East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8NN |
0.73 miles |
|
Northside Primary School
2 Albert Street, North Finchley, London, N12 8JP |
0.86 miles |
|
Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
31 Stanhope Road, Barnet, London, N12 9DX |
0.88 miles |
|
The London Mechina
Woodside Park Synagogue, Woodside Park Road, London, N12 8RZ |
0.9 miles |
|
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School
Crescent Road, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LB |
0.94 miles |
|
Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School
Osidge Lane, Southgate, London, N14 5DU |
0.97 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet
Littlegrove, East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8SR |
1.03 miles |
|
Woodridge Primary School
Southover, London, N12 7HE |
1.04 miles |
|
Holly Park Primary School
Bellevue Road, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3HG |
1.08 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge
The Green, Totteridge, London, N20 8NX |
1.15 miles |
|
Monkfrith Primary School
Knoll Drive, London, N14 5NG |
1.22 miles |
|
Summerside Primary Academy
Crossway, Finchley, London, N12 0QU |
1.22 miles |
|
Danegrove Primary School
Windsor Drive, East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8UD |
1.24 miles |
|
Hampden Way Nursery School
Hampden Way, London, N14 5DJ |
1.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Orange Tree School
Oakleigh Park North, Whetstone, London, N20 9AR |
0.24 miles |
|
Finchley Catholic High School
Woodside Lane, Finchley, London, N12 8TA |
0.55 miles |
|
St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School
North London Business Park, London, N11 1NP |
0.75 miles |
|
Oak Hill School
Church Hill Road, East Barnet, London, EN4 8XE |
0.8 miles |
|
The Holmewood School
88 Woodside Park Road, London, N12 8SH |
0.88 miles |
|
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Nether Street, North Finchley, London, N12 7NJ |
0.99 miles |
|
Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue, North Finchley, London, N12 9HB |
1 miles |
|
Friern Barnet School
Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3LS |
1.01 miles |
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Dwight School London
6 Friern Barnet Lane, London, N11 3LX |
1.02 miles |
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Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9EY |
1.08 miles |
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Imperial College London Mathematics School
C/O Woodhouse College, Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9EY |
1.08 miles |
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The Compton School
Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG |
1.25 miles |
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East Barnet School
Chestnut Grove, East Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8PU |
1.32 miles |
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Oaktree School
Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 4HN |
1.52 miles |
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The Totteridge Academy
Barnet Lane, Barnet, London, N20 8AZ |
1.53 miles |
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Ashmole Academy
Cecil Road, Southgate, London, N14 5RJ |
1.61 miles |
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Ark Pioneer Academy
Westcombe Drive, Barnet, EN5 2BE |
1.62 miles |
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Focus 1st Academy
339 Bowes Road, New Southgate, London, N11 1BA |
1.73 miles |
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Southgate School
Sussex Way, Cockfosters, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 0BL |
1.87 miles |
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JCoSS
Castlewood Road, New Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 9GE |
1.95 miles |