PrimaryData as of May 2026

Montalbo Nursery & Primary School

Fairfield Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8TN

Community school

Pupils

242

Ages

3-11

FSM

12.9%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

89.0%

Writing

85.0%

Maths

89.0%

RWM Combined

85.0%

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About Montalbo Nursery & Primary School

Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is a primary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 85% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 242 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Fairfield Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8TN | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Montalbo Nursery & Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2023 — Outstanding
Apr 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Montalbo Nursery & Primary School

What is Montalbo Nursery & Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Montalbo Nursery & Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Montalbo Nursery & Primary School's latest exam results?

Montalbo Nursery & Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 85% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Montalbo Nursery & Primary School located?

Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is a primary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham (DL12 8TN).

How many pupils attend Montalbo Nursery & Primary School?

Montalbo Nursery & Primary School has around 242 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Montalbo Nursery & Primary School with other schools?

View Montalbo Nursery & Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.