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Barley (VA) Church of England First School
Goodgraded 17/01/2023Ages 3–929 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Barley (VA) Church of England First School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 9 in Royston, within the Hertfordshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 29 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/01/2023, Barley (VA) Church of England First School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Royston can view Barley (VA) Church of England First School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake32.0%
Free school meals32.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled37%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.6%
Attendance94.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher8.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence11.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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