About Colindale
Colindale Primary School is a large, vibrant and inclusive community school for children aged 2 to 11, maintained by the London Borough of Barnet.
We are a three-form entry primary school, with around 750 children from Little Rainbows, our provision for two-year-olds, through to Year 6. We also have a resourced provision for children with physical disabilities, and Acorn Assessment Centre, which supports pre-school children with complex needs, is based on our school site.
Our modern, spacious and fully accessible building has been designed to provide children with an excellent environment in which to learn, play and grow. Classrooms are bright and well resourced, with a range of additional spaces supporting learning, creativity, physical development and children’s wider experiences.
We are particularly fortunate to have extensive outdoor spaces, giving children plenty of opportunities for outdoor learning, sport, exploration and play.
Our facilities
Our children benefit from an exceptional range of facilities, both indoors and outdoors.
These include our own indoor heated swimming pool, a large all-weather sports pitch, enclosed netball and basketball court, tennis court, sensory room and a large hall with a stage, sound and lighting facilities.
Our extensive grounds also include a pond and environmental area, sensory garden, woodland area, gardening spaces, a tree house and an outdoor gym, providing children with wonderful opportunities to learn, explore, be active and enjoy the outdoors.
The school is organised into three classes in each year group from Reception to Year 6, alongside our Nursery and Little Rainbows provision for two-year-olds. Together, these spaces and facilities allow us to offer children a rich variety of learning experiences throughout their time at Colindale.
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Our values
Respect, Kindness and Excellence underpin everything we do. We celebrate individuality and foster a culture where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to reach their potential.
Our ethos
Colindale Primary School is a Unicef Rights Respecting School where children are valued, their talents are nurtured and they are able to thrive in an inspiring environment. We value our diverse community where everyone has a voice.
Our history
Colindale Primary School has served the local community for over 100 years, growing alongside the families who call Colindale home. Our proud past shapes the ambitious future we’re building for every pupil.
Our uniform
Practical, smart, and comfortable — our uniform helps every pupil feel part of the Colindale family. Find suppliers and expectations here.
Our staff
Our dedicated staff are at the heart of Colindale. They bring warmth, expertise, and genuine care to every classroom. Get to know the people who make Colindale the place it is.
Safeguarding
The safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility at Colindale. Meet our Designated Safeguarding Leads and read our safeguarding and child protection policies.
Governance
Our governing body works closely with senior leaders to steer the school’s strategy, hold us to account, and ensure Colindale continues to serve pupils and families to the highest standard.
SEND provision
Inclusion is at the heart of Colindale. We work closely with children and families to understand individual needs, remove barriers to learning and help every child feel valued, supported and able to thrive.
