Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced ProvisionChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11207 pupils

Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, IP29 5AUWebsite01284810223

Inspected207 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Sept 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils207

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils207

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

207 / 210 (99%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~30*

Head Teacher

Mrs Helen Ashe

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 61%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

90%

Would recommend

3.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.1%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence5.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate4.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support9.7%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Not Assessed7 pupils (29%)

Speech, Language & Communication6 pupils (25%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder5 pupils (21%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (8%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (8%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (4%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)14

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils207

Free school meals10.6%

English as additional language1.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British92.3%

Unclassified3.9%

Mixed White & Asian1.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.0%

Other0.5%

White Other0.5%

Indian0.5%

Black African0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

74 responses

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Informed90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£5,978

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,422 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,686

Support staff£997

Premises£285

Energy£173

Learning resources£300

Income per pupil£5,941

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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