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Barrow Hall Community Primary School
Sophia Drive, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3TX, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.1 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
630
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it better than 93% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. The percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably high at 79%, ranking it among the top 15% of schools nationally. However, only 3% reach the higher standard, indicating an area for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 18 July 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 79% | Top 15% 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 British74.0%
Asian Chinese7.9%
Asian Indian5.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
White Other1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.40481, -2.65556 · WA5 3TX
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111234
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.barrowhall.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Barrow Hall Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barrow Hall Community Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 July 2023.
Is Barrow Hall Community Primary School a good school?
Barrow Hall Community Primary School scores 93.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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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