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Barrow 1618 CofE Free School

Barrow, Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5BW, Shropshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.3 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
97
Capacity
84
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 77% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. The school also enjoys a positive LocaleIQ score of 67.3, indicating it performs better than 67% of schools in the area. However, only 8% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 8 November 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.77%Top 19% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.8%Top 45% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Location
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52.59808, -2.50485 · TF12 5BW

School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN138268
School typeFree schools

Frequently asked questions
What is Barrow 1618 CofE Free School rated by Ofsted?

Barrow 1618 CofE Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2023.

Is Barrow 1618 CofE Free School a good school?

Barrow 1618 CofE Free School scores 67.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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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