The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 630
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mr John Littler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Sophia Drive, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3TX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Sankey High School
Secondary · 628m away
Park Road Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Penketh High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Great Sankey Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Penketh Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barrow Hall Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barrow Hall Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barrow Hall Community Primary School?
Barrow Hall Community Primary School currently has 630 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barrow Hall Community Primary School take?
Barrow Hall Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barrow Hall Community Primary School?
Barrow Hall Community Primary School is in Warrington, WA5 3TX, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barrow Hall Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barrow Hall Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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