Barrow Hedges Primary School

About Barrow Hedges Primary School

Barrow Hedges Primary School is an academy converter in CARSHALTON, Sutton, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 689 pupils on roll. It is part of CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 July 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sutton →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

689 / 685 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 July 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Harbury Road, CARSHALTON, Sutton, SM5 4LA

Phone

02086434428

Headteacher

Louise Wood

Website

www.barrowhedgesprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barrow Hedges Primary School?

Barrow Hedges Primary School is an academy converter in CARSHALTON, Sutton, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Barrow Hedges Primary School have?

Barrow Hedges Primary School has 689 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Barrow Hedges Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Barrow Hedges Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 July 2023).

How does Barrow Hedges Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

76% of pupils at Barrow Hedges Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Barrow Hedges Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Barrow Hedges Primary School is part of CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Barrow Hedges Primary School?

Barrow Hedges Primary School is located at Harbury Road, CARSHALTON, Sutton, SM5 4LA.