The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 29
- Capacity
- 32%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Lara Miere (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church End, Barley, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8JW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Barley (VA) Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?
Barley (VA) Church of England First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barley (VA) Church of England First School?
Barley (VA) Church of England First School currently has 29 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barley (VA) Church of England First School take?
Barley (VA) Church of England First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barley (VA) Church of England First School?
Barley (VA) Church of England First School is in Royston, SG8 8JW, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barley (VA) Church of England First School have a sixth form?
No, Barley (VA) Church of England First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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