Question 1

Is Barons Court Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school's primary outcomes place it among the highest-performing primary schools in England, ranking 193rd out of 14,978 for primary academic outcomes and 120th overall. The most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2023) confirmed the school remains Outstanding and judged safeguarding effective.

Question 2

What are the fees at Barons Court Primary School and Nursery?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school with no tuition fees. Some extras such as certain clubs and instrumental tuition may be chargeable, and the school publishes meal pricing for paid meals.

Question 3

How do Reception applications work for September 2027 entry?

Accepted Answer

Reception admissions are coordinated by Southend-on-Sea City Council. For September 2027 entry, applications run from 14 September 2026 to 15 January 2027, with offers released on 16 April 2027. Late applications are possible after the closing date.

Question 4

How competitive is admission?

Accepted Answer

The school is marked oversubscribed in the latest admissions dataset available. For the Reception entry route, there were 175 applications and 34 offers, which indicates strong demand relative to places.

Question 5

Does attending the nursery guarantee a Reception place?

Accepted Answer

No. Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Reception places require a separate application through the local authority.

Question 6

What are the school hours and wraparound options?

Accepted Answer

The published school day for Reception to Year 6 is 8.45am to 3.15pm. Breakfast club runs from 7.45am until the start of school, and after-school clubs run until 4.30pm (booking required).

Question 7

What makes the curriculum distinctive?

Accepted Answer

The school describes a strong outdoor learning offer extending beyond Early Years, alongside early years practice influenced by Hygge principles and a nature curriculum using “The Wanderlust Nature Study”.

Attendance Heatmap

Coming Soon