Barrow Hedges Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Harbury Road, Carshalton, SM5 4LAOpen in maps

Barrow Hedges Primary School is a primary school in Sutton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Sutton. It ranks 4th of 30 primary schools in Sutton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 July 2023, report published 25 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 July 2023

Pupils are rightly proud to be part of this inclusive, kind and friendly school. They benefit from positive and respectful relationships with adults and other pupils. This starts in the early years, where children learn to play well together. These strong foundations and clear and consistent expectations mean that pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils understand the importance of being accepted, 'whoever you are'. This helps to ensure that pupils feel safe and are kept safe at school. Leaders are highly ambitious. This is realised for pupils both in their academic and personal development. Pupils study a rich and interesting curriculum. They produce work of high quality in different subjects. Pupils embody the school values of kindness, inclusion, honesty, respect and ambition. As a result, pupils are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils develop their interests through a programme of additional activities, including knitting, gymnastics, choir, dance and positivity. Pupils readily take on additional responsibilities, such as becoming digital leaders.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

95 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths76%

76%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths27%

27%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

692 pupils on roll, with places for 685

Eligible for free school meals6.9%

6.9%, 19.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language38%

38%, 16.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.9%

7.9%, 6.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Barrow Hedges Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Seaton House School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Stanley Park Infants School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Stanley Park Junior School0.5 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Devonshire Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good64% met the expected standard
Wood Field Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding62% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Wood
Phone
02086434428
Website
barrowhedgesprimary.co.uk
Address
Harbury Road, Carshalton, SM5 4LA
Local authority
Sutton
URN
145977

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.