SchoolScoresBarlow CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Park Road, Barlow, Selby, YO8 8ES
01757 618319 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 June 2019. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
12 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 121548), before it changed to its current form.
67% — 7 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 8 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 8 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 23 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
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 | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.5% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 10.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 15% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.8 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Selby. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 10.6 | 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
- Staynor Hall Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Camblesforth Community Primary Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hemingbrough Community Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brayton CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carlton Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barlby Bridge Community Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Barlow CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barlow CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 June 2019.
How did Barlow CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Barlow CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 8 families put Barlow CofE Primary School as their first choice for 8 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 8 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151180.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.