Cheshire West and Chester
Barrow CofE Primary School
Close to home and non-selective, but attainment sits below the national average and the last inspection asked for improvement.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
33% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — significantly below the national average of around 61%. Progress and context measures may still show positive value-added.
- 33%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 0%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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We have not collected Cheshire West and Chester council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Cheshire West and Chester’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 33.0% | 0.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 33.0% | 102.0 | 98.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022/2023 | — | 67.0% | 0.0% | 67.0% | 67.0% | 67.0% | 106.0 | 102.0 |
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School information
| URN | 111270 |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Voluntary controlled school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Paul Hudson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | CH3 7HW |
| Latest pupils | 51 |
| FSM eligible | 21.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Barrow, School Lane, Great Barrow, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7HW
www.barrowcofeschool.comView local authority page1244445154| DfE number | 3149 |
| UKPRN | 10078898 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 14 Sept 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Publication date | 14 Sept 2023 |