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Barry Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Barry Primary School
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Barry Primary School
- Primary
- Northampton NN1 5JS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and phonics are high priorities, with phonics taught as soon as children begin Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: There is a well-constructed and ambitious new curriculum in place.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment procedures need to be consistently embedded across all subjects to identify gaps in knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The curriculum for mathematics identifies what pupils should learn, and reading is a high priority.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers swiftly identify pupils who fall behind in reading and help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well in lessons, although a small minority occasionally disrupts learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive tailored support ensuring they learn the same curriculum as peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Clear safeguarding procedures are in place, and leaders liaise well with external agencies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The learning environment is safe and inclusive, and staff understand their responsibilities well.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are positive about the school, praising its happy and safe environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers’ subject knowledge is strong and they are passionate about what they teach.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers' expectations of work produced are not always high enough.
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About Us
Barry Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 448 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Barry Primary School would have a fascinating story to tell if walls could talk. Since it first opened as the Abington Avenue Temporary Board School in 1901, countless numbers of kids have entered through its doors. Initially, there were 71 students enrolled in the school. At the moment, we have over 400 students, making us one of the town's major primary schools. When the school changed its name to Barry Road Board School in 1902, there were really three departments: infants, boys, and girls. The doors from each department are still visible throughout the school. You can also notice a door marked "Babies" if you look closely. Barry Road Baths is where a huge number of Northampton residents first learned to swim, and they all have both good and bad memories of those early swimming experiences. In 1903, the pool first opened. Records indicate that in preparation, Brice's provided 200 pairs of bathing drawers that cost "3/11 halfpenny for a dozen" and Adnitts (now Debenhams on The Drapery) provided 400 bath towels. Again, for you younger people, additional study may be necessary to understand that. The staff and students had to shift to Vernon Terrace School when the school was taken over by military authorities in 1917 during the First World War. We have pictures of the pool, which is now being used as a hospital ward and has been boarded over.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.7 | - | 24.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 56.44% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.44% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% 11 | 58.3% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 7 | 9.01% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% 12 | 55.7% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 2 | 8.81% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 90 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 52.44% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 6.76% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barry Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1