Barrow Hedges Primary School

URN: 145977 • CARSHALTON SM5 4LA

Overview

Name
Barrow Hedges Primary School
URN
145977
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
75.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Louise Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02086434428
Website
Visit
Address
Harbury Road, CARSHALTON SM5 4LA

Summary

Barrow Hedges Primary School, located in Carshalton, Sutton, is a mixed academy converter with a capacity of 685 pupils and currently accommodates 689 students. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse nature of the community it serves. Emphasising the importance of Fundamental British Values, Barrow Hedges promotes democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance through its curriculum and school activities.

The school actively engages students in democratic processes, such as electing representatives for the School Council and House Captains, encouraging them to voice their opinions and contribute to school improvements. Legal education is integrated into lessons, helping pupils understand the significance of laws and their responsibilities within society.

Barrow Hedges prioritises individual liberty, empowering students to make independent choices in a safe and respectful environment. The curriculum is designed to be enriching and reflective of the multicultural society in which students live, preparing them for life in modern Britain while fostering a sense of community and belonging.

Key details

LA
Sutton
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CIRRUS PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
685
Pupils
689
Boys
385
Girls
304
FSM %
8.30
Open date
2018-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 689 385 304 685 8.30
2024-09-11 702 392 310 685 8.70
2023-09-11 683 361 322 685 8.10
2022-09-11 683 361 322 685 8.10
2021-09-11 666 357 309 685 8.40
2020-09-11 679 359 320 685 7.30

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