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Barford Primary School
Barford Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 0EF, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.9 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
426
Capacity
453
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 65% nationally. While 59% of students meet the expected standard, only 8% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable option for families in Birmingham.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African22.5%
Asian Pakistani19.0%
Other12.7%
Black Caribbean6.6%
White Other5.2%
White British5.2%
Asian Indian4.7%
Mixed Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Black Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.48445, -1.93491 · B16 0EF
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103162
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.barfordprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Barford Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barford Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Barford Primary School a good school?
Barford Primary School scores 41.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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