Wessex Gardens Primary School
URN: 131617 • London NW11 9RR
Overview
- Name
- Wessex Gardens Primary School
- URN
- 131617
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alexander Banks (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02084559572
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wessex Gardens, London NW11 9RR
Summary
Wessex Gardens Primary School is a mixed community school located in Barnet, London, with a current enrolment of 239 pupils and a capacity of 390. The school fosters a supportive and caring environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their personal best. The ethos emphasizes the development of confident, independent learners who are motivated to embrace challenges and engage with their education.
The curriculum at Wessex Gardens is designed to be rich and challenging, aiming to spark imagination and foster creative thinking from Nursery through to Year 6. The dedicated staff work diligently to provide high standards of education while preparing students for future opportunities and responsibilities. The school also prioritizes the well-being of each child, ensuring a happy and purposeful learning atmosphere.
Admissions to the school are managed through the London Borough of Barnet, with opportunities for prospective parents to visit and meet the headteacher. The school welcomes applications for both Nursery and Reception, with sessions running Monday to Friday for Nursery children.
The curriculum at Wessex Gardens is designed to be rich and challenging, aiming to spark imagination and foster creative thinking from Nursery through to Year 6. The dedicated staff work diligently to provide high standards of education while preparing students for future opportunities and responsibilities. The school also prioritizes the well-being of each child, ensuring a happy and purposeful learning atmosphere.
Admissions to the school are managed through the London Borough of Barnet, with opportunities for prospective parents to visit and meet the headteacher. The school welcomes applications for both Nursery and Reception, with sessions running Monday to Friday for Nursery children.
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Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Barnet
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 390
- Pupils
- 239
- Boys
- 126
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 34.80
- Open date
- 1998-12-08
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 239 | 126 | 113 | 390 | 34.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 286 | 149 | 137 | 390 | 32.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 371 | 183 | 188 | 390 | 34.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 371 | 183 | 188 | 390 | 34.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 388 | 187 | 201 | 390 | 29.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 408 | 200 | 208 | 420 | 25.70 |
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