Barlows Primary School
Liverpool, L9 9EH · Liverpool · primary school
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6th of 104 primary schools in Liverpool we can score, 114 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 2,919 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 62% | 5.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barlows Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Children's University, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 406 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 working towards the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club? How are places allocated for the upcoming academic year?
What Ofsted said about Barlows Primary School
Overview
Barlows Primary School is described as a “warm and caring school” where pupils behave well and feel “happy and safe.” The inspection found that the school has established a “well-structured curriculum” which is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Although past data showed attainment below the national average due to previous curriculum weaknesses, the report states that “current pupils are achieving well” following effective remedial actions.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to learning” and are “keen to do well,” supported by a “calm and purposeful atmosphere.”
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and deliver the curriculum effectively, helping pupils become “knowledgeable, resilient and confident learners.”
- The school prioritises reading, ensuring pupils develop into “accurate and fluent readers” through effective support and immersion in language from the Nursery Year.
- Pupils with SEND are “identified quickly and supported well,” with those having complex needs receiving “thoughtful and personalised support.”
- Governors are “knowledgeable” and provide “effective support and challenge,” while staff benefit from robust training.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, assessment approaches are “not fully developed,” meaning gaps in pupils’ learning are not routinely identified or addressed.
- The school should “refine its assessment practice” to ensure teaching consistently builds on what pupils already know and can do.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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