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Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 0BD, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.4 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
193
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. However, only 8% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 68% recommending the school, reflecting a positive but not overwhelming level of support from the community.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 76% | Top 21% 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 (138 responses)
★★★★3.1
School keeps me informed
82%
Good range of subjects
73%
Good range of extra-curricular
72%
My child feels safe
70%
My child is happy
69%
My child makes good progress
69%
I'd recommend this school
68%
Behaviour is good
67%
School supports development
66%
Progress is communicated
65%
School has high expectations
62%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.67661, -1.92070 · HX4 0BD
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107552
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Barkisland CofE VA Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2019.
Is Barkisland CofE VA Primary School a good school?
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School scores 48.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Barkisland CofE VA Primary School?
Based on 138 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barkisland CofE VA Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
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