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Barlow CofE Primary School
Millcross Lane, Barlow, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 7TA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.2 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
81
Capacity
87
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, it faces challenges, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Despite limited published data and a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 21% of schools, parent satisfaction and community engagement appear to be strengths worth considering.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2018Older 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% 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 British90.1%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Location
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53.27202, -1.48907 · S18 7TA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112798
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.barlow.derbyshire.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Barlow CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barlow CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2018.
Is Barlow CofE Primary School a good school?
Barlow CofE Primary School scores 21.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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