Barrow CofE Primary School

A requires improvement voluntary controlled school school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Barrow CofE Primary School.

Chester, CH37HW Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
27 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Barrow
School Lane
Chester, CH37HW

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111270
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Barrow, School Lane, Chester, CH3 7HW
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
98 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
54
Free School Meals
27.8% (15 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.6% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 102.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
7
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
54 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let your light shine"

Generosity Compassion Courage Forgiveness Friendship Respect Thankfulness Trust Perseverance Justice Service Truthfulness

Our Church School ethos is distinct and is supported by Christian values that run through our curriculum and underpin all that we do.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Barrow CE Primary School. A small Church of England school in Great Barrow with three classes, a strong Christian ethos and a focus on Forest School and outdoor learning within attractive grounds.

Facilities

large playground with a trim trail forest school area mud kitchen school allotment large playing fields reading shed pond orchard wildlife area

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School is enjoyed weekly by all classes Outdoor learning takes place in the large school grounds, outside the classroom

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report (School Offer) March 2025; SENDCo is Mrs Rachael Goodwin.

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