Livingstone Primary and Nursery School

A outstanding community school school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Livingstone Primary and Nursery School.

Barnet, EN49BU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
86.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 December 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Baring Road
New Barnet
Barnet, EN49BU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101289
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Baring Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN4 9BU
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
305 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
251
Free School Meals
32.7% (82 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
10.8% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
23.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
23.0 (+15.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.3 (8.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 110.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
251 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

respect friendship responsibility care determination honesty appreciation cooperation understanding patience

Head Teacher's Message

Livingstone is a small and friendly one-form entry school committed to giving every child the opportunity to fulfil their potential; it is an inclusive school with specialist provision for children on the autistic spectrum and emphasises a supportive, family-like community with active involvement from parents.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Tag Rugby Netball Football Games Athletics (Summer Term) Dance Drama Art Music Field Games

Sports

Tag Rugby Netball Football Athletics

Facilities

library giant field netball court all-weather pitch KS1 playground KS2 playground Reception playground pond area (Forest Schools) softplay room sensory room own Kingfisher playground

Curriculum Highlights

Creative Curriculum (weekly focus on a range of physical and artistic activities led by specialist teachers) Forest Schools

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care includes Breakfast Club from 8:00–8:45am and Cabin Club from 3:15–5:45pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. Children are escorted to The Cabin for registration and may have a light snack.

SEND Provision

Kingfisher ARP is an autism resourced provision with ongoing ASD diagnosis assessment for preschool children aged 3 and above. It provides placements for12 children from nursery to year 6. The Kingfisher pupils have access to a softplay room, sensory room and their own playground.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £3.00 per session for pupils in Reception to Year 6; £4.00 per session for Nursery pupils. Cabin Club: £4.00 half session (3.15 to 4.15 pm); £6.00 extended half session (4.15 to 5.45 pm); £8.00 full session (3.15 to 5.15 pm); £10.00 full extended session (3.15 to 5.45 pm). Fees can be paid by cash or online via School Money or childcare vouchers.

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