Barley (VA) Church of England First School
Details
| Age Range | 3-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Church End, SG8 8JW |
| School Website | https://www.barleybarkway.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1763848281 |
| URN | 117386 |
School Census
| Total | 32 |
| Girls/Boys | 11/21 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 34.4%/65.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 2 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 31.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/01/2023 | Good |
| 07/02/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2011 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 January 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 15 January 2020 | School inspection | View |
| 08 March 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 28 March 2014 | Interim assessment | View |
| 07 February 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 July 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 September 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 6 |
| As First Preference | 1 |
| As second preference | 0 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 2 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 1 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 0.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 2 |
| As First Preference | 0 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 0 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 0 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 10 |
| As First Preference | 1 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 3 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 1 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 6 |
| As First Preference | 1 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 1 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 1 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 0.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 12 |
| As First Preference | 0 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 3 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 0 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 7 |
| As First Preference | 1 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 2 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 1 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 13 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 15 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 6 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 18 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 7 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 23 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 16 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 7 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 27% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| 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 | 64% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 9% |
| 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 | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 27% |
| 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 | 55% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| 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 | 81.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.4% |