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Barkway VA Church of England First School
Goodgraded 08/11/2023Ages 4–933 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Barkway VA Church of England First School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 9 in Barkway, within the Hertfordshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 33 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2023, Barkway VA Church of England First School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barkway can view Barkway 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 08/11/2023. 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 intake25.0%
Free school meals25.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language8.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled47%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.9%
Attendance90.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher7.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence45.5%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Barkway
All schools in Barkway →Reed First SchoolGood · 1.4 miBarley (VA) Church of England First SchoolGood · 2.1 miAnstey First SchoolGood · 2.1 miStudlands Rise First School3.4 miFreman CollegeGood · 3.9 miTannery Drift School3.9 mi
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