The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mr Christopher Minikin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Fairfield Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8TN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Montalbo Nursery & Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Montalbo Nursery & Primary School?
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Montalbo Nursery & Primary School take?
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Montalbo Nursery & Primary School?
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is in Barnard Castle, DL12 8TN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Montalbo Nursery & Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Montalbo Nursery & Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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