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Samuel Barlow Primary Academy
Church Road, Clipstone, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9DF, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.7 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
263
Capacity
354
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 3% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be a strong point, though the LocaleIQ score suggests some challenges in the local context.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
Black African4.9%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.16376, -1.11829 · NG21 9DF
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN144611
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Samuel Barlow Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Samuel Barlow Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2022.
Is Samuel Barlow Primary Academy a good school?
Samuel Barlow Primary Academy scores 9.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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