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Barwell Church of England Academy
High Street, Barwell, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 8DS, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.2 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
300
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 91%, this primary school stands out for its positive community environment. While 48% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, which is above the national average, only 6% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it performs better than 75% of schools, making it a solid choice for parents in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School responds to concerns
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
91%
Behaviour is good
86%
School has high expectations
86%
School keeps me informed
81%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.56580, -1.34751 · LE9 8DS
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138965
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.barwellceacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Barwell Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Barwell Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Barwell Church of England Academy a good school?
Barwell Church of England Academy scores 75.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 Barwell Church of England Academy?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barwell Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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