Barlow Hall Primary School

A good academy converter school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Barlow Hall Primary School.

Manchester, M217JG Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 November 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Darley Avenue
Chorlton-Cum-Hardy
Manchester, M217JG
Phone
1618812158
Website
barlowhallprimary.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144128
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Darley Avenue, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7JG
Website
http://barlowhallprimary.co.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CONNECT ALLIANCE TRUST
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
259
Free School Meals
52.0% (135 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
9.7% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
259 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Cheeky Chops Playtime Sessions Crafty Club New Youth Club Walk and Talk – an activity for dads

Facilities

Outdoor learning space / outdoor learning environment Extensive grounds Barlow Hall Sure Start Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design Computing Design Technology Geography History Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages: French Music Oracy Outdoor Learning PE and Sport Phonics PSHE including RSE Reading Religious Education Science The Great Science Share for Schools Writing Equality Belonging Project Pupil Leadership Rights Respecting School

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Extended services from 8am to 5pm including Breakfast club and After School Club.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria: Looked After Children; Siblings; Distance from School; Appeals.

Financial Information

Barlow Bears fees: free for eligible 15 hours funding; non-eligible: £130.80 for 15 hours per week; 2-year-old provision cost £95 per week until the term after your child is 3.

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