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Barkway VA Church of England First School
84 High Street, Barkway, Hertfordshire, SG8 8EF, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.9 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
33
Capacity
57
Ages
4–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of November 2023, this primary school demonstrates a solid standard of education for its 33 pupils aged 4-9. While the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 27% of schools, specific academic progress data is limited, making it difficult to assess value-added metrics comprehensively. Overall, it offers a nurturing environment with a commendable reputation among parents.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
Gypsy/Roma3.0%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
White Other3.0%
Other3.0%
Location
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52.00085, 0.01470 · SG8 8EF
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117422
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Barkway VA Church of England First School rated by Ofsted?
Barkway VA Church of England First School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2023.
Is Barkway VA Church of England First School a good school?
Barkway VA Church of England First School scores 26.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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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