St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
73%
Capacity
118
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Barnabas' CofE Primary School
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Westminster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 118 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Barnabas' CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lauren Castle, it falls under Westminster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7607th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 31 in Westminster.
St Barnabas' CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 23 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Barnabas' CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cross Country, Rounders, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Film Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Westminster, St Barnabas' CofE Primary 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 | Church of England |
| Address | St Barnabas Street, London, Westminster, SW1W 8PF |
| Headteacher | Lauren Castle |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Number of Pupils | 118 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.2% |
| School Capacity | 118 / 161 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7607th of 13,686
Nationally
1236th of 1,592
In London
25th of 31
In Westminster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
40
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Barnabas Street, London
Westminster, SW1W 8PF
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