The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 97
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- BARROW 1618 THE SCHOOL CO
- Head
- Mrs Anita Ward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barrow, Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5BW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Barrow 1618 CofE Free School's Ofsted rating?
Barrow 1618 CofE Free School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barrow 1618 CofE Free School?
Barrow 1618 CofE Free School currently has 97 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barrow 1618 CofE Free School take?
Barrow 1618 CofE Free School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barrow 1618 CofE Free School?
Barrow 1618 CofE Free School is in Broseley, TF12 5BW, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barrow 1618 CofE Free School have a sixth form?
No, Barrow 1618 CofE Free School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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