Barlby Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming community school where pupils genuinely feel cared for and part of a family. Teachers prioritise reading and maths, quickly identifying and supporting any pupils who fall behind. The school excels in looking after vulnerable learners, particularly those with additional needs, and actively prepares older pupils for the next stage of their education.
Key Strengths
- Well-ordered mathematics curriculum with good support for pupils who fall behind
- Strong daily phonics teaching with identified gaps being addressed
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, including speech and language interventions
- Safe, calm school environment where pupils feel looked after
- Extended provision available to support families and aid transition to secondary school
Areas for Improvement
- Reading resources do not always match the sounds pupils have learned - new books being ordered
- Curriculum planning in science, computing and music needs development to ensure pupils learn key knowledge in depth
- Some older pupils have gaps in number facts following the pandemic lockdown
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders keeping detailed records, identifying patterns, and ensuring appropriate support through close working with outside agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir (performs at local events including Royal Albert Hall Music Hub concert), breakfast club, after-school club, clubs to restart in January
Barlby Primary School is rated Good overall and has recently moved into a new building. Leaders have created a strong community focus where pupils feel safe and well-supported.
At a Glance
54.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 68%. Maths has remained stable at around 70%. Writing has remained stable at around 68%.
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
19.6
Infant (KS1)
24.4
KS2
17
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
338 pupils
370 capacity
32 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Kensington and Chelsea
Places available
968
Applications
663
Got 1st preference
74.8%
Got preferred school
92.2%
Primary admissions across Kensington and Chelsea (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.02871%
Overall absence
27.04403%
Persistent absence
318
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Barlby Primary School
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
Chelsea Community Hospital School
All Saints Catholic College
Bales College
Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch
The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School
Arden House
Kensington Aldridge Academy
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Woodlane High School
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