Barlby Primary School
About Barlby Primary School
Barlby Primary School in Kensington and Chelsea is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, and it is running very close to full capacity with 368 pupils against a school capacity of 370. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 53.3%, which is notably high and indicates a diverse intake with significant socio-economic challenges compared with many schools in this affluent borough. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 94 total applications for 41 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.29. Of those, 33 were first-preference applications, and all 33 received offers. This suggests that while the school is popular locally, a fair number of families who apply are not putting it as their top choice, possibly reflecting the competitive nature of primary admissions in this part of London.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2021Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:10
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: barlby.rbkc.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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