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The Annunciation Catholic Infant School

Voluntary aided school · Edgware · HA8 0HQ

Ages 3–7 · 177 pupils · Barnet

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

7.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-10-18

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.6%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
6.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.1%
Enrolments in measure
128

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill76%

177 pupils · 232 places

Pupils on roll
177
Boys / girls
99 / 78
School capacity
232
Capacity fill
177 / 232 (76%)
Free school meals
17.2%
FSM pupils
25
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Federation
The Federation of the Annunciation Catholic Schools
Headteacher
Miss J O'Prey

Location

Address
Thirleby Road
Postcode
HA8 0HQ
Town
Edgware
Local authority
Barnet
District
Barnet
Constituency
Hendon
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 3–7, in Edgware, Barnet, 177 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 17.2%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Westminster.

Open schools in Edgware
24
Primary schools in Edgware
14
Academies among open schools in Edgware
17% (4)
Open schools in HA8
27
Primary in HA8
15
Open schools in Barnet LA
176
Primary in Barnet LA
92

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in EdgwareNear HA8

  • Goldbeaters Primary School

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM41.4%

    0.2 miles away

  • Barnfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM30.7%

    0.2 miles away

  • Shalom Noam Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM0.9%

    0.3 miles away

  • Menorah Foundation School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS288%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM3.7%

    0.4 miles away

  • Woodcroft Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM31.0%

    0.5 miles away

  • Watling Park School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Free schools · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM50.2%

    0.5 miles away

  • The Annunciation RC Junior School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Edgware · HA8 9HQ · Barnet

    Ages 7–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM32.3%

    0.6 miles away

  • Deansbrook Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    London · NW7 3ED · Barnet

    Ages 7–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM39.9%

    0.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Miss J O'Prey
Telephone
02089592325
Website
http://www.theannunciationschools.co.uk/

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