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Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5AU, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.2 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 67% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% of respondents expressing their willingness to recommend the school. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
School keeps me informed
99%
Behaviour is good
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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52.24566, 0.57769 · IP29 5AU
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124690
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 86.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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