St Barnabas' CofE Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Barnabas' has created a warm, caring community where children feel safe and supported. The school uses music, sports professionals, and trips to London's museums and galleries to make learning exciting and memorable. Staff provide excellent support for children learning English as an additional language, helping all pupils achieve well.
Key Strengths
- Strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those learning English as an additional language through dedicated link teachers
- Excellent curriculum enrichment with high-quality music and arts teaching, complemented by specialist sports and music professionals
- Effective safeguarding with thorough procedures, regular staff training, and swift action on concerns
- Good progress in reading, with improved phonics teaching and strong links to local library services
- Broad, motivating curriculum that draws on local London resources and helps pupils become well-rounded citizens
Areas for Improvement
- Challenge for the most able pupils is inconsistent across classes - they need more demanding questions and tasks
- Pupils learning English as an additional language sometimes struggle with unfamiliar vocabulary in reading books, and teachers do not always explain new words sufficiently
- Mathematical opportunities for young children during play-based learning are inconsistent
- Limited curriculum information provided to parents on the school website
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with detailed records, thorough vetting procedures, regular staff training, and swift referrals to external agencies when concerns arise.
Extracurricular Activities
Music, sports, visits to local gardens and museums, art galleries, Latin
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained strong educational quality and created a caring school community where all pupils are respected and supported well.
At a Glance
40.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 64%. Maths has improved from 75% to 91%. Writing has remained stable at around 70%.
Class Sizes
16.4
Avg class size
13.0
Infant (KS1)
21.3
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
114 pupils
161 capacity
47 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Westminster
Places available
1,209
Applications
968
Got 1st preference
85.8%
Got preferred school
96.3%
Primary admissions across Westminster (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.25327%
Overall absence
23.36449%
Persistent absence
107
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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