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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
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- Camden N1C 4BT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Numeracy skills are reinforced in all lessons through high-quality displays and carefully planned learning activities.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is innovative and allows pupils to develop a strong sense of their own worth.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school’s SEN policy and SEN information report require amendments to take full account of the SEN code of practice.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils, including those who are most able, make good or better progress in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers and other professionals review progress regularly and provide additional support to allow them to succeed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff share the same high expectations regarding pupils’ behaviour; some pupils who have been excluded from other schools settle well and improve rapidly.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school offers excellent support to families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders have ensured that safeguarding procedures take account of the latest guidance. Staff attend regular updates and training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Arrangements for pupils and parents to enter and leave the building safely are carefully managed.
Parent Feedback: Parents have expressed very few concerns during this period of significant leadership change.
Outdoor Facilities: Relocated to an innovative, purpose-built site with impressive facilities.
Teacher Engagement: Engaging learning activities and helpful feedback build pupils’ confidence and encourage them to find out more.
Impact on Student Progress: Nearly all pupils make at least good progress across all subjects and classes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use assessment information systems well to plan appropriate learning activities for every pupil.
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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 36 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 69.13% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 14.8% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 7.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 66.23% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 15.73% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 65.08% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 13.38% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.15% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.08% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Local authority ratio 15 : 1
