The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 81
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Penny Watkin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Millcross Lane, Barlow, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 7TA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Barlow CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barlow CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barlow CofE Primary School?
Barlow CofE Primary School currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barlow CofE Primary School take?
Barlow CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barlow CofE Primary School?
Barlow CofE Primary School is in Dronfield, S18 7TA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barlow CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barlow CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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