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Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8NT, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.4 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
447
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 71% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing the school in the top 33% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms over half of similar institutions. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British22.4%
Black Caribbean13.2%
Asian Indian9.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.9.2%
Asian Pakistani8.5%
Mixed Other8.3%
Asian Bangladeshi7.4%
Black African6.9%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Other2.7%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
Location
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52.54473, -1.90284 · B44 8NT
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN138694
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.barrview.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy rated by Ofsted?
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2014.
Is Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy a good school?
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy scores 56.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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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