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Barley (VA) Church of England First School
Church End, Barley, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8JW, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.6 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
29
Capacity
90
Ages
3–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
32%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education for its small cohort of 29 pupils. While it ranks better than 11% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score, parents may want to consider the limited data available regarding academic performance and overall progress. However, the intimate learning environment could be beneficial for young learners aged 3-9.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.8%
Mixed Other6.9%
White Other6.9%
Mixed W+B African3.4%
Location
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52.02659, 0.04028 · SG8 8JW
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117386
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Barley (VA) Church of England First School rated by Ofsted?
Barley (VA) Church of England First School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Barley (VA) Church of England First School a good school?
Barley (VA) Church of England First School scores 10.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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