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Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Outstandinggraded 11/01/2023Ages 3–11242 pupilsDoes not apply
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barnard Castle, within the County Durham local authority. The school has around 242 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/01/2023, Montalbo Nursery & Primary School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Barnard Castle can view Montalbo Nursery & Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 11/01/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence13.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals13.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.1%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)33%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)40%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Barnard Castle
All schools in Barnard Castle →St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard CastleGood · 0.4 miTeesdale School and Sixth FormGood · 0.4 miGreen Lane Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miBarnard Castle School0.6 mi
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