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Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School
The Street, Barnby, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7QB, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.5 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
78
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, serving a small community of 78 pupils. While the percentage of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths is 33%, which places it in the top 96% nationally, there is room for improvement in reaching higher standards, as none have achieved this level yet. Parents may appreciate the strong community focus, though they should consider the limited data available on overall performance.
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Last inspected: 8 February 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%. | 33% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Location
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52.44782, 1.63712 · NR34 7QB
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN144828
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2022.
Is Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School a good school?
Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School scores 9.5/100 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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