The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
33%
-29.0pp 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)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 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
- 51
- Capacity
- 52%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Paul Hudson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Barrow, Great Barrow, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7HW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Barrow CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barrow CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barrow CofE Primary School?
Barrow CofE Primary School currently has 51 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barrow CofE Primary School take?
Barrow CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barrow CofE Primary School?
Barrow CofE Primary School is in Chester, CH3 7HW, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barrow CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barrow 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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