Barley Lane Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Huxley Drive Chadwell Heath Romford Essex RM6 4RJ |
| Phone | 02085908474 |
| Reference Number | 102840 |
Barley Lane Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining the high standards established during its previous inspection. The school fosters an inclusive and aspirational environment, where students are encouraged to believe in their abilities and work collaboratively. With strong routines in place, children engage meaningfully in learning from early years through to key stage 1, showcasing a culture of high expectations and positive behavior. Overall, pupils achieve well across subjects, displaying strong engagement and resilience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 861 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.59%
Girls: 50.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 84.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 | 49 | 110 |
| 2 | 54 | 65 | 119 |
| 3 | 57 | 62 | 119 |
| 4 | 64 | 56 | 120 |
| 5 | 57 | 61 | 118 |
| 6 | 51 | 58 | 109 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 19.2% |
| Pakistani | 19% |
| White, Other | 9.1% |
| Asian, Other | 8.5% |
| African | 6.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| White, British | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 03 Mar 2020 | School inspection |
| 27 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and deliver effective instruction.
- Pupils demonstrate high engagement and take pride in their work.
- Effective promotion of personal development and leadership roles.
- Ambitious and broad curriculum emphasizing phonics and reading.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Well-structured personal, social, health and economic education.
Areas for Improvement
- Some activities do not sufficiently deepen pupils' understanding of key concepts.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | 1.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 59 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 48 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 26 | 7 |
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