Livingstone Primary and Nursery School
Barnet, EN4 9BU · Barnet · primary school
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21st of 84 primary schools in Barnet we can score, 92 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 2,737 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Livingstone Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 21.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access the Cabin Club, Active Club, and Forest School, alongside sports like football, netball, and yoga. Arts and crafts are offered, with trips to the Borough Athletics Meeting and Barnet Dance Festival. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 258 pupils against a stated capacity of 305. 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 Forest School curriculum integrate with the core subjects? What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Livingstone Primary and Nursery School
Overview
The report describes a school where "everyone thrives," characterised by an ethos of "placing no limits on pupils’ achievement." It is portrayed as a "very happy school with a strong family feel" where staff foster an atmosphere in which "everyone feels welcomed and celebrated." The inspection concludes that pupils leave "particularly well prepared for the next stage of their education and for life in modern Britain."
Strengths
- The school delivers a "well-established rich and ambitious curriculum" where leaders have "thought very carefully about the precise knowledge" pupils need.
- Inclusion is "at the forefront of the school’s vision," with staff proficient in seamlessly integrating pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) into mainstream lessons.
- Reading has "primacy," with staff expertise ensuring children become "confident and fluent readers" through effective phonics teaching and targeted support.
- Personal development is "top rate," featuring extensive educational visits, pastoral care for mental health, and teaching on "healthy relationships and the concept of consent."
- Staff retention is "exceptionally high" because staff feel "highly valued" and leaders are "approachable."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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