Barnes Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Richmond upon Thames, London (SW13 0QQ). It has 468 pupils and a capacity of 480.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2022, Barnes Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 96% of pupils at Barnes Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 39% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 94%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a relatively low proportion of pupils (1.9%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 22% speak English as an additional language. Richmond upon Thames is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.