The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 689
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Wood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harbury Road, CARSHALTON, Surrey, SM5 4LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSutton Tuition and Reintegration Service
Pupil referral unit · 757m away
Seaton House School
Independent · 779m away
Stanley Park High School
Secondary · 813m away
Stanley Park High
Secondary · 813m away
Stanley Park Junior School
Primary · 854m away
Stanley Park Infants School
Primary · 854m away
Oaks Park High School
Secondary · 894m away
Devonshire Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barrow Hedges Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barrow Hedges Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barrow Hedges Primary School?
Barrow Hedges Primary School currently has 689 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barrow Hedges Primary School take?
Barrow Hedges Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barrow Hedges Primary School?
Barrow Hedges Primary School is in CARSHALTON, SM5 4LA, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barrow Hedges Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barrow Hedges Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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