Barrow CofE Primary School is a primary school in Chester, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Barrow CofE Primary School currently has around 51 pupils on roll, which is about 52% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 25.5% boys and 74.5% girls. Around 21.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Barrow, Chester, CH3 7HW |
| Website: | www.barrowcofeschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01244445154 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Hudson |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111270 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 98 |
| Number of Pupils: | 51 |
| Number of Boys: | 13 |
| Number of Girls: | 38 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.10% | 48 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow CofE Primary School Barrow , School Lane CH3 7HW | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School Arrowcroft Road , Guilden Sutton CH3 7ES | 4out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mickle Trafford Village School School Lane , Mickle Trafford CH2 4EF | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarvin Primary School Heath Drive , Tarvin CH3 8LS | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarvin Primary School Heath Drive , Tarvin CH3 8LS | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iMap Centre Unit 4a Barrowmore Estates , Barnhouse Lane CH3 7JA | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.