Barlow CofE Primary School
Dronfield, S18 7TA · Derbyshire · primary school
190th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 353 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 3,737 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 55.0 · 28 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 0.0% reached the higher standard. An Ofsted inspection in March 2024 rated the school Good. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join Forest School, play Boccia or Fencing, and sing with Sapphire Young Voices. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in. The school has 86 pupils in a capacity of 87 places, leaving just 1 spare place. This means the school is close to full, so places are likely to be competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. With only 1 place remaining, how does the school handle waiting lists for new starters? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the core reading and maths lessons? What specific support is offered to pupils who are working towards the expected standard?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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