PrimaryData as of May 2026

Barrow CofE Primary School

Barrow, School Lane, Chester, CH3 7HW

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

Ages

4-11

FSM

21.6%

Capacity

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

50.0%

Writing

50.0%

Maths

33.0%

RWM Combined

33.0%

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About Barrow CofE Primary School

Barrow CofE Primary School is a primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 33% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 51 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Barrow, Chester, CH3 7HW | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Barrow CofE Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — Requires improvement
Apr 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Dec 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Barrow CofE Primary School

What is Barrow CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Barrow CofE Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Barrow CofE Primary School's latest exam results?

Barrow CofE Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 33% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Barrow CofE Primary School located?

Barrow CofE Primary School is a primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester (CH3 7HW).

How many pupils attend Barrow CofE Primary School?

Barrow CofE Primary School has around 51 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Barrow CofE Primary School with other schools?

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