Barrow Hedges Primary School
Barrow Hedges Primary School is an academy converter in Sutton for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 692 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Barrow Hedges Primary School is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2023. In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: September 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Harbury Road Carshalton Surrey SM5 4LA |
| Phone | 02086434428 |
| Reference Number | 145977 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 692 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.06%
Girls: 44.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 35 | 90 |
| 2 | 53 | 37 | 90 |
| 3 | 60 | 36 | 96 |
| 4 | 56 | 40 | 96 |
| 5 | 49 | 47 | 96 |
| 6 | 45 | 50 | 95 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 45.8% |
| Indian | 15% |
| Chinese | 6.4% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.5% |
| White & Asian | 4.9% |
| Asian, Other | 4% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% |
| African | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
Barrow Hedges Primary is performing exceptionally well across all domains, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding. The school is characterized by its inclusive environment, positive relationships among pupils and staff, and exemplary behavior standards. The ambitious curriculum, particularly in areas like art, design, and science, effectively builds on students' knowledge from early years through to later stages, ensuring they are well-prepared for future education.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 Apr 2022 | School inspection |
| 07 Jun 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Barrow Hedges Primary School | |
| 01 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behavior and attitudes towards learning.
- The school has a rigorous and ambitious curriculum that is well-structured.
- Reading is prioritized with effective phonics instruction and interventions.
- Inclusive support for pupils with SEND is well-implemented.
- Exceptional wider personal development opportunities are provided.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 27% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 110 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 110 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 3.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 3.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 3.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Second Preference | 95 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 58 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 21 | 3 |
Previous Years
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Seaton House School
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0.48 miles |
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Stanley Park Junior School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
0.53 miles |
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Stanley Park Infants School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
0.53 miles |
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Devonshire Primary School
Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5JL |
0.64 miles |
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Wood Field Primary School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Carshalton, SM5 3HW |
0.83 miles |
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St Mary's RC Junior School
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PB |
0.93 miles |
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Manor Park Primary Academy
Greyhound Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AW |
0.99 miles |
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St Mary's RC Infants School
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PT |
1.04 miles |
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All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Rotherfield Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3DW |
1.13 miles |
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Collingwood School
3 Springfield Road, Wallington, SM6 0BD |
1.2 miles |
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Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2NS |
1.24 miles |
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Robin Hood Junior School
Thorncroft Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1RL |
1.29 miles |
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Victor Seymour Infants' School
Denmark Road, Denmark Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JE |
1.29 miles |
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Avenue Primary Academy
Avenue Road, Belmont, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6JE |
1.32 miles |
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Thomas Wall Nursery School
Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, SM1 2SF |
1.37 miles |
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Robin Hood Infants' School
Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2SF |
1.37 miles |
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Homefield Preparatory School
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1.4 miles |
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Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Rushy Meadow Lane, Fellowes Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG |
1.49 miles |
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All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
All Saints Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DA |
1.58 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Junior School
Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School, Bute Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8BZ |
1.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Oaks Park High School
Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS |
0.56 miles |
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Greenholm School
95 Brighton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5SJ |
0.72 miles |
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Harris Academy Sutton
2 Chiltern Road, Sutton, SM2 5RD |
0.86 miles |
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St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PS |
0.86 miles |
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Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6TQ |
0.91 miles |
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Grove Road School
36-46 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BT |
0.97 miles |
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Sutton Grammar School
Manor Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AS |
1.09 miles |
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Sutton High School GDST
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1.14 miles |
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Wallington High School for Girls
Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH |
1.17 miles |
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Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2QX |
1.23 miles |
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Wallington County Grammar School
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7PH |
1.61 miles |
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Greenshaw High School
Grennell Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DY |
1.71 miles |
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Carshalton Boys Sports College
Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1RW |
1.76 miles |
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The John Fisher School
Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP |
1.84 miles |
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Sherwood Foundation School
Streeters Lane, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7NP |
2.07 miles |
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Wilson's School
Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW |
2.08 miles |
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Cheam High School
Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8PW |
2.09 miles |
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Woodcote High School
Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2EH |
2.11 miles |
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Nonsuch High School for Girls
Ewell Road, Cheam, Ewell Road, Cheam Surrey, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8AB |
2.12 miles |
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Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW |
2.18 miles |
- Avenue Primary Academy
- Beddington Park Academy
- Cheam Fields Primary Academy
- Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
- Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
- Manor Park Primary Academy
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
- St Elphege's RC Infants' School
- St Elphege's RC Junior School
- Victor Seymour Infants' School
Barrow Hedges Primary School is part of Cirrus Primary Academy Trust, which runs 5 schools. The nearest others:
- Stanley Park Infants School Carshalton
- Avenue Primary Academy Sutton
- Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Carshalton
- Wallington Primary Academy Wallington
What is Barrow Hedges Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Barrow Hedges Primary School is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2023.
When was Barrow Hedges Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Barrow Hedges Primary School was last inspected in September 2023.
How many pupils does Barrow Hedges Primary School have?
Barrow Hedges Primary School has 692 pupils on roll.
What age range does Barrow Hedges Primary School cover?
Barrow Hedges Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Barrow Hedges Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Barrow Hedges Primary School?
Barrow Hedges Primary School is at Harbury Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4LA.