Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery
Woking, GU22 0BB · Surrey · primary school
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146th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,242 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.1/10 nationally. 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 41% | 1.71 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.71 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 26% | 1.04 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Arty Crafty, Magical Math's, Mindfulness Club, Science Club - Genie Lab, and Spanish Club KS1. Sports options include Martial X, Ball Sports, Chelsea FC Year 1 - 3, Cardinals Football, Dodge Ball Club, Tag Rugby, and London TKD Years 2 - 6. Holly's School of Dance offers street dance for KS1 and KS2. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 435 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 school support pupils who fall below the national median in reading, writing, and maths?
What Ofsted said about Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, feel safe, and behave exceptionally well. Leaders have worked hard to improve the curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics, though further refinement is needed in other subjects to ensure knowledge is built effectively over time.
Strengths
- Pupils "behave exceptionally well" and are confident that staff take concerns about bullying seriously.
- Staff teach phonics well, ensuring pupils learn to read with "increasing fluency" and become keen to use the school library.
- Pupils develop a "deep and secure understanding in mathematics," with younger children quickly grasping numbers and counting.
- Teaching assistants provide "timely and effective help" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with detailed plans shared with staff.
- Staff feel supported by leaders, who "consider staff workload when they put policies in place."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, such as religious education and art, leaders have not yet "planned and sequenced the knowledge that they intend pupils to learn well enough," meaning pupils do not build knowledge as effectively as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having a secure understanding of guidance and staff trained to spot signs that a child might be at risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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
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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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