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Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Outstanding
| Capacity for sustained improvement | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers are very good at teaching basic literacy skills and encouraging pupils to read and talk at every opportunity.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve exceptionally well because of excellent teaching and a very well-planned curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Raise the standard of boys鈥� literacy skills further.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment is well above national expectations.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive high-quality guidance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour overall is very good because the school has excellent strategies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included in lessons and supported exceptionally well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel very safe and like coming to school because everyone is caring and friendly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school uses strategies successfully to ensure very good behaviour overall.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel their children are safe and happy in school, and teaching is good.
Parental Involvement: Feedback from parents on a range of issues including induction procedures and achievement reports.
Extracurricular Activities: There are lots of exciting things for you to do including learning French and going on trips.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor areas are used particularly well.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning highly enjoyable by giving pupils many practical activities and opportunities to discuss their work.
Impact on Student Progress: Marking is consistently helpful so pupils know how to improve their work to ensure very swift progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils display challenging behaviours at times but they are managed well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' use of assessment ensures consistency and high standards.
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About Us
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 212 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51福利导航 grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 25.8 | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 113 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.06% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1