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Barlow CofE Primary School
Goodgraded 15/02/2024Ages 4–1181 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Barlow CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Dronfield, within the Derbyshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 81 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/02/2024, Barlow CofE Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Dronfield can view Barlow CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 15/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)60%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake18.6%
Free school meals18.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.3%
Attendance94.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence14.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dronfield
All schools in Dronfield →Cutthorpe Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miSt Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary SchoolGood · 2.0 miGorseybrigg Primary School and NurseryGood · 2.1 miDronfield Junior School2.0 miDronfield Infant School2.0 miHolme Hall Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 mi
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