Livingstone Primary and Nursery School
82%
Capacity
249
Pupils
6.4x
Demand
About Livingstone Primary and Nursery School
Livingstone Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barnet community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 249 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 305 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Giovanna Phelan, it falls under Barnet local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4112th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 80 in Barnet.
Livingstone Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 180 applications for 28 places, making it 6.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Livingstone Primary and Nursery School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Football, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnet, Livingstone Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Baring Road, Barnet, Barnet, EN4 9BU |
| Headteacher | Giovanna Phelan |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Number of Pupils | 249 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.6% |
| School Capacity | 249 / 305 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4112th of 13,686
Nationally
793rd of 1,592
In London
49th of 80
In Barnet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
180
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Baring Road, Barnet
Barnet, EN4 9BU
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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