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Barlow Hall Primary School
Darley Avenue, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, Lancashire, M21 7JG, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.7 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
242
Capacity
315
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 97%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive and effective learning environment. It boasts impressive KS2 results, with 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. However, only 7% achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 20 November 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School has high expectations
86%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.4%
Other12.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.6%
Mixed W+B African5.8%
Mixed Other4.1%
Black African4.1%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
White Other3.3%
Asian Other2.5%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
White Irish1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.42714, -2.26817 · M21 7JG
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN144128
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebarlowhallprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Barlow Hall Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barlow Hall Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 November 2012.
Is Barlow Hall Primary School a good school?
Barlow Hall Primary School scores 95.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 Barlow Hall Primary School?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barlow Hall Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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