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Barford Primary School
Chapel Street, Barford, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4AB, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.9 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
98
Capacity
110
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a small pupil population of 98, the school is positioned in the top 72% for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, although it has room for improvement, particularly as no students achieved the higher standard. The recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," indicating that while there are strengths, further developments are necessary to enhance overall educational quality. Parent satisfaction and community engagement may also play a crucial role in supporting the school's growth.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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 British80.6%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
White Other3.1%
Black Other2.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Location
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52.62569, 1.12212 · NR9 4AB
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN120783
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.barfordprimary.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Barford Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barford Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Barford Primary School a good school?
Barford Primary School scores 9.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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