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Barley Mow Primary School
Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.6 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
166
Capacity
262
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, especially in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally. While 57% of pupils are achieving the expected level, the percentage reaching a higher standard is relatively low at just 3%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, but there is room for improvement in pushing more students to excel beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
White Other4.8%
Asian Indian3.0%
Black Other1.8%
Other1.8%
Asian Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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54.88431, -1.57041 · DH3 2DJ
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108373
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.barleymowprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Barley Mow Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barley Mow Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2014.
Is Barley Mow Primary School a good school?
Barley Mow Primary School scores 33.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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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