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Barlows Primary School
Barlows Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 9EH, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.2 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
441
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 78% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 17% nationally. However, parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 50% of respondents expressing happiness, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality 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%. | 78% | Top 17% 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 |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★2.8
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Good range of subjects
77%
My child is happy
70%
My child feels safe
63%
School has high expectations
63%
My child makes good progress
60%
Behaviour is good
57%
Progress is communicated
53%
School keeps me informed
50%
I'd recommend this school
50%
School supports development
50%
School responds to concerns
33%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.5%
Asian Indian6.6%
Other4.1%
Black African2.9%
White Other1.8%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Location
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53.46924, -2.94087 · L9 9EH
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104517
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.barlowsprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Barlows Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barlows Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Barlows Primary School a good school?
Barlows Primary School scores 40.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Barlows Primary School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barlows Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 57% across all parent survey questions.
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