Barrow Hall Community Primary School
Warrington, WA5 3TX · Warrington · primary school
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11th of 57 primary schools in Warrington we can score, 69 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 2,795 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.4/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barrow Hall Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend Forest School trips and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 628 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the after-school club? How does the Forest School trip integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Barrow Hall Community Primary School
Overview
Barrow Hall Community Primary School is described as a "very successful school" where pupils "excel in their learning and prosper." Leaders have established "respect and ambition at the heart" of the institution, ensuring that students achieve exceptionally well academically, socially, and emotionally. The report highlights a culture where everyone is "welcome and included fully," resulting in high satisfaction among parents and staff.
Strengths
- Pupils become "confident, articulate learners" who "explain their knowledge clearly and accurately, often using complex words and concepts."
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils acting with "much care and consideration for others" and maintaining self-control.
- The curriculum is "very well thought out," drawing on "up-to-date educational research" and local history to ensure deep subject knowledge.
- Staff teach with "skill and passion," effectively addressing gaps in knowledge so pupils "remember their learning and understand the connections between essential concepts."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "thrive," feeling "included and experience success academically and in other aspects of school life."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders providing frequent staff training and maintaining "clear, factual and detailed" records of potential concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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
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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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