Barley Fields Primary
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0QP · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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11th of 54 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,118 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 6.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barley Fields Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Home learning club, Shooting Stars Netball Academy, TASC Football, Dance Fuzion, and Live it Get Active. Trips include Ullswater Outdoor Adventure and PGL Newby Whisk. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 668 pupils against a stated capacity of 706. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect daily teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Barley Fields Primary
Overview
Barley Fields Primary is described as a school where leaders and staff share a "strong, shared vision" for high expectations and ambition for all pupils. The report highlights a "strong family ethos" that makes this large school feel like a small one, with pupils who are "warm and welcoming" and demonstrate "high levels of independence and self-discipline." While most aspects of the school operate at a strong standard, there is a need to ensure foundational knowledge in core subjects is secured systematically for all pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with published outcomes typically above national averages, and are "well prepared for their next stage of education."
- Attendance is "typically above national averages" due to high expectations and positive work with parents, fostering a "calm and purposeful" learning environment.
- The school’s "inclusive ethos is at the heart of its day-to-day practice," with swift identification of needs and effective partnerships with external agencies.
- Staff know pupils "extremely well," contributing to positive relationships and a culture where pupils are "respectful and supportive of one another."
- Parents hold the school in "very high regard," praising the care and education their children receive.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure they make effective choices about teaching so they can "more accurately secure the foundational knowledge for all pupils at the early stages of reading, writing and mathematics."
- A small group of pupils currently access learning they are not yet ready for because their needs for foundational knowledge are not addressed in a "systematic and comprehensive way."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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