The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 96% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
96%
+34.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
39%
+31.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
116
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 468
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 1.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Head
- Ms Sue Jepson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cross Street, Barnes, London, SW13 0QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEast Sheen Primary School
Primary · 533m away
Roehampton Hospital School
Independent · 680m away
Roehampton Gate School
Independent · 686m away
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 755m away
Lift Richmond Park
Secondary · 911m away
Tower House School
Independent · 1.4km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton
Primary · 1.4km away
Oasis Academy Putney
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barnes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barnes Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barnes Primary School?
Barnes Primary School currently has 468 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnes Primary School take?
Barnes Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnes Primary School?
Barnes Primary School is in London, SW13 0QQ, in the Richmond upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnes Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barnes Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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