Barlow CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Millcross Lane Barlow Dronfield Derbyshire S18 7TA |
| Phone | 01142890413 |
| Reference Number | 112798 |
Barlow CofE Primary School continues to maintain its status as a good school, following its initial inspection in 2018. Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and benefit from a well-planned curriculum that effectively engages them and matches their interests. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and cared for, which aids in building their resilience and communication skills. Notably, the staff provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they participate alongside their peers in all activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 81 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.21%
Girls: 56.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 2 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 6 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 18 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 09 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and engaged in their learning.
- Well-planned and ambitious curriculum that enhances knowledge retention.
- Strong emphasis on personal, social, and health education.
- Effective phonics teaching with regular reading practice.
- Supportive staff who foster a safe and caring environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas are not yet firmly embedded.
- Systems for checking pupil knowledge retention need to be established.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| 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 | 102 | ||
| 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 | -4.4 | ||
| Writing | 1.2 | ||
| Maths | -1.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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