Barford Primary School

A requires improvement community school school in Norfolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Barford Primary School.

Norwich, NR94AB Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
32.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 38.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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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
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chapel Street
Barford
Norwich, NR94AB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
120783
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Chapel Street, Barford, Norwich, NR9 4AB
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
110 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
91
Free School Meals
17.6% (16 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Barford Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 105.0
2024 106.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

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

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Nurturing, Motivating, Inspiring"

Trust Empathy Love Respect Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Executive Headteacher Miss Carla Stedman introducing Barford as a perfectly sized, friendly, rural school with a caring, family ethos and a commitment to the academic and social development of every pupil.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

FAB - Breakfast and Afterschool club

Curriculum Highlights

Question-led, enquiry-based curriculum which is shaped by pupils’ knowledge

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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