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Barnes Farm Primary School
Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.7 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
551
Capacity
630
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 10% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it serves a diverse community, with a moderate LocaleIQ score suggesting it performs better than 33% of other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.4%
White Other8.2%
Black African7.4%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Other1.5%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.73848, 0.50772 · CM2 6QH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN146000
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bf-primary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Barnes Farm Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barnes Farm Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2014.
Is Barnes Farm Primary School a good school?
Barnes Farm Primary School scores 32.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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