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Barrow Hedges Primary School
Harbury Road, CARSHALTON, Surrey, SM5 4LA, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.8 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
689
Capacity
685
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 3% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 76% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to excellence, though specific data on progress measures is limited.
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Last inspected: 18 July 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.2%
Asian Indian13.1%
Asian Chinese7.0%
Mixed Other5.2%
White Other5.1%
Asian Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.4%
Black African2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.35227, -0.17509 · SM5 4LA
School details
Local authoritySutton
RegionLondon
URN145977
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Barrow Hedges Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barrow Hedges Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 July 2023.
Is Barrow Hedges Primary School a good school?
Barrow Hedges Primary School scores 96.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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