Barley Close Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Barley Close Mangotsfield Bristol BS16 9DL |
| Phone | 01454867090 |
| Reference Number | 109047 |
Barley Close Community Primary School is currently graded as 'Requires Improvement' following its latest inspection in May 2024. Although the school has made strides in curriculum development since the previous inspection, it still faces challenges in effectively sequencing and evaluating its educational programs. While most pupils enjoy their school experience and feel safe, issues such as low attendance and some disengagement during lessons remain significant concerns. The leadership team is working to enhance the overall quality of education and personal development for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 236 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.63%
Girls: 42.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 12 | 34 |
| 2 | 32 | 22 | 54 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 5 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| 6 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.1% |
| White, Other | 7.6% |
| African | 5.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| Chinese | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 09 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and feel safe.
- Strong focus on communication and language in the early years curriculum.
- Well-established routines and high expectations in Reception Year.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The personal development curriculum is comprehensive and prepares pupils well for the future.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum developments are at an early stage and do not yet support knowledge building effectively.
- Low attendance rates are a significant issue contributing to missed learning.
- Some pupils struggle to concentrate and disengage due to the curriculum's lack of ambition.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.3 | ||
| Writing | -2.6 | ||
| Maths | -4.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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