Barnes Primary School
London, SW13 0QQ · Richmond upon Thames · primary school
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1st of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 1,070 of them, against 9.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 96.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.97 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 39.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barnes Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 96.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 39.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Bake Off and House System clubs, participate in sports days and the Vine Park relay, and take part in Arts Weeks, poetry competitions, and Christmas carol concerts. Cycle rides are offered as trips, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 470 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the House System operate during the school day? What does a typical Arts Week schedule look like for parents?
What Ofsted said about Barnes Primary School
Overview
Barnes Primary School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘happy and kept safe’, benefiting from an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that prepares them exceptionally well for future education. Leaders have fostered a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring high standards in teaching and pupil welfare.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘carefully sequenced’ to help pupils retain knowledge, with teachers addressing misconceptions before moving to complex topics.
- A ‘strong reading culture’ ensures pupils learn to read with ‘accuracy, fluency and confidence’, supported by consistent phonics teaching.
- Pupils with special educational needs receive ‘high-quality support’, allowing them to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with bullying being rare and low-level disruption ‘very rare’, ensuring lessons remain focused on learning.
- Personal development is ‘exceptional’, with pupils engaging in diverse enrichment activities and learning about ‘equality and diversity’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting that leaders have a ‘detailed and accurate understanding’ of strengths and areas to improve ‘even further’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with robust procedures ensuring concerns are ‘quickly identified’ and leaders seeking appropriate external support for pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 95% |
| 2023/24 | 92% |
| 2024/25 | 96% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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