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Barrow CofE Primary School
Barrow, School Lane, Great Barrow, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7HW, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.3 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
51
Capacity
98
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
52%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small pupil population of 51, this primary school is currently rated as Requires Improvement by Ofsted as of June 2023. Although it ranks in the top 96% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, the overall achievement levels show that only 33% of students are meeting these expectations, with no students reaching the higher standard. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's fit for their children.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 33% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.1%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Location
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53.21127, -2.79586 · CH3 7HW
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111270
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.barrowcofeschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Barrow CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barrow CofE Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Barrow CofE Primary School a good school?
Barrow CofE Primary School scores 2.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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