The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 861
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mr Michael Henry (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2004 | Inspection
Location
Huxley Drive, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4RJ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Barley Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barley Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barley Lane Primary School?
Barley Lane Primary School currently has 861 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barley Lane Primary School take?
Barley Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barley Lane Primary School?
Barley Lane Primary School is in Romford, RM6 4RJ, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barley Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barley Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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