Barley Lane Primary School, Romford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made a good start in Early Years where children learn well. Year 6 receives excellent support and pupils make rapid progress, with many achieving above national averages. Parents appreciate the support the school provides, and pupils enjoy coming to school.
Key Strengths
- School leaders have started to make necessary changes to improve teaching quality and have accurate judgements about what needs improving
- Children learn well in Early Years Foundation Stage where teaching is good
- Pupils feel safe and like being at school
- Parents value the support the school gives them and their children
- Good progress made in Year 6 with targeted support
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in Key Stage 2 is inconsistent with not enough pupils exceeding expected levels of progress
- Teachers' marking is too variable and pupils don't always know how to improve their work
- Planning does not always give pupils hard enough tasks
- Information systems for tracking pupil progress are difficult to use and understand
- Governors do not hold the school rigorously to account
Safeguarding
Pupils feel safe at school, though the report notes minor incidents of name calling and boisterous play that need resolving to pupils' satisfaction.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading club before school
Barley Lane Primary School requires improvement after being rated Good at its previous inspection. Teaching in Key Stage 2 is inconsistent, meaning not enough pupils make good progress, and the quality of teaching has not improved quickly enough since the last inspection.
At a Glance
28.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
76 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 78%. Maths has declined from 80% to 75%. Writing has improved from 82% to 89%.
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
28
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
840 pupils
774 capacity
66 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Romford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Romford
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
4,274
Applications
3,495
Got 1st preference
88.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.50504%
Overall absence
19.21053%
Persistent absence
760
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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