Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children, London
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children in detail
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our children are treated as individuals and are supported to develop into independent and successful learners with a positive Deaf identity - ensuring they have high levels of self-esteem and confidence in themselves to take up equal places in our society."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include running, drama, choir and coding.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children are The Bridge School (0.7 miles, Outstanding); The Bridge Integrated Learning Space (0.8 miles, Outstanding); Harmood School (1 mile, Good); and The Courtyard Islington (1.1 miles, Good).
The Bridge SchoolThe Bridge Integrated Learning SpaceHarmood SchoolThe Courtyard Islington
Who goes there
47.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 100% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Mixed (30%), Black (25%) and White British (18%).
Almost every pupil at Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children has an education, health and care plan (40 of 40 in 2026). The most common need among them is hearing impairment.
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children provides for pupils with hearing impairment.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station, about 570 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Randell's Road, 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2321 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Camden (1254), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from June 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
47.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Hearing
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is in Camden; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 68
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 68 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 58 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
114%
Over capacity
40 pupils
35 places
5 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Camden council
Places available
1,577
Applications
1,261
Got 1st preference
73.7%
Got preferred school
93.3%
All secondary applications across Camden council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
40
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children provides for pupils with hearing impairment.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
40
Total Pupils
18
Boys
22
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
10.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,123
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.5%
Overall absence
39.3%
Persistent absence
28
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Questions parents ask about Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
What are SATs results like at Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children?
Of the pupils at Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children's Ofsted rating?
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children?
No fixed boundary. When Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is oversubscribed, Camden allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children?
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children has around 40 pupils on roll. 48% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children have specialist SEN provision?
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children provides for pupils with hearing impairment.
What is attendance like at Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children?
8.5% of sessions were missed at Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children in 2024/25. 39.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children?
Apply through Camden's coordinated admissions process, naming Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 68 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 58 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children?
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is at 4 Wollstonecraft Street, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4BT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)