Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is a not applicable school in London, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children currently has around 35 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.7% boys and 54.3% girls. Around 42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.7%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 22.9%. other mixed pupils make up about 17.1% , followed by other white at 14.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: 4 Wollstonecraft Street, London, N1C 4BT
Website: www.fbarnes.camden.sch.uk
Telephone: 02073917040
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Camden
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Dani Sive
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100091

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/06/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 35
Number of Pupils: 35
Number of Boys: 16
Number of Girls: 19

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 35.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British22.90%8
Other Mixed17.10%6
Other White14.30%5
African11.40%4
White and Black Caribbean8.60%3
Bangladeshi5.70%2
White and Black African5.70%2
Caribbean5.70%2
Other (any other ethnic group)2.90%1
Other Black2.90%1
Indian2.90%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-3.4)
Writing: Well Above Average (7.2)
Maths: Average (-2.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.9
England average
104.3

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Nursery

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Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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St Richard of Chichester School
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16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
WM College
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- not rated 769 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College
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- not rated 1,492 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
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- not rated 1,495 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City and Islington College
383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN
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Tech City College
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All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
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4out of 4 1,715 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
4 Wollstonecraft Street , Kings Cross N1C 4BT
4out of 4 0 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
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- not rated 518 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New River College Medical
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4out of 4 671 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Special Learning Centre (Secondary Base)
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- not rated 899 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Special Learning Centre
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.