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Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Barrow-upon-Soar, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8HP, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.6 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
552
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
131%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 92% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 55%, which is above the national average, only 4% achieve the higher standard. Overall, it performs better than 67% of schools, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (118 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
Good range of subjects
91%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.75283, -1.14611 · LE12 8HP
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN140230
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School a good school?
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School scores 66.6/100 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.
What do parents say about Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School?
Based on 118 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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