Barley Mow Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Address | Pembroke Avenue, Birtley, DH3 2DJ |
| School Website | www.barleymowprimary.org/ |
| Telephone | 1914102758 |
| URN | 108373 |
School Census
| Total | 170 |
| Girls/Boys | 90/80 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.9%/47.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 56 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/11/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/11/2014 | Good |
| 15/07/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/11/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/07/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06 February 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 20 September 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 19 November 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 January 2013 | Interim assessment | View |
| 15 July 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 26 March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 24 May 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 29 September 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.7 |
| Writing Progress | 0.4 |
| Maths Progress | 2.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | 0.7 |
| Maths Progress | 0.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 2.7 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -0.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 22 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 28 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 94% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Portobello Primary School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tamerton Drive, , DH3 2LY