SchoolScoresBarley (VA) CofE First School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Church End, Barley, Royston, SG8 8JW
01763 848281 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 January 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 15 state primary schools in Royston. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.6% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 14th highest of 15 state primary schools in Royston. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 15 state primary schools in Royston. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 15 state primary schools in Royston. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Royston. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Royston. Lower than 6% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 15 state primary schools in Royston. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 15 state primary schools in Royston. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 15 state primary schools in Royston. Higher than 0% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 6.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 15 state primary schools in Royston. Higher than 1% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 4.5 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Barkway VA CofE First School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Reed First School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Studlands Rise First School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Icknield Walk First School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Barley (VA) CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
Barley (VA) CofE First School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 January 2023.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117386.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.