SchoolScoresLivingstone Primary and Nursery School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Baring Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN4 9BU
020 8449 2592 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 13 December 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
68 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Barnet comparisons use the 47 of its 92 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 45 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 16th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 2nd highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 39th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 86% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnet. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Barnet figures pool parents at the Barnet schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
69% — 3 points below the Barnet average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 21% | 14% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Barnet. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 67 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (42%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 205 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.9 · 2025: 2.2 · 2026: 2.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 14 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 22nd highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.6% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 5.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 11th highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 62nd highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.6% | 55.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 49th lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 63rd highest of 91 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 75th highest of 91 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 15% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 64th highest of 90 state primary schools in Barnet. Higher than 38% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 17.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Cromer Road Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trent CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lyonsdown School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Danegrove Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hadley Wood Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monken Hadley CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's RC School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- De Bohun Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Church Hill School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Livingstone Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Livingstone Primary and Nursery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 December 2023.
How did Livingstone Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Livingstone Primary and Nursery School?
97% of the 68 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Livingstone Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Livingstone Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 67 families put Livingstone Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 28 places: about 2.5 first-choice applications for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101289.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.