Barrow 1618 CofE Free School
Broseley, TF12 5BW · Shropshire · primary school
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20th of 97 primary schools in Shropshire we can score, 127 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 4,060 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barrow 1618 CofE Free School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are in place to support pupil progress? How does the school manage class sizes when operating above its designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about Barrow 1618 CofE Free School
Overview
Barrow 1618 CofE Free School is described as a “happy, welcoming” community where pupils feel safe and are “confident, prepared to take risks and achieve well.” The report highlights a “broad, ambitious” curriculum and “exceptional” early years provision, noting that staff are “passionate about providing the very best for all pupils.”
Strengths
- Early years provision is “exceptional,” with children becoming “confident, independent learners” in a “meticulously organised” environment.
- Mathematics teaching is “well-structured,” helping pupils become “confident problem-solvers” with strong recall of number facts.
- Staff are “experts at teaching early reading and phonics” in a “highly structured and consistent way,” ensuring no child falls behind.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective, with staff adapting activities so “all pupils can access the full curriculum.”
- Leaders and governors share a “strategic vision” and “team spirit,” creating a supportive culture where staff feel valued.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure “consistently high expectations” for written work to reduce inaccuracies in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- The school should fully implement curriculum improvements in a “small number of subjects,” such as history, to ensure pupils retain and connect knowledge effectively.
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 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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