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What is Barnston Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Barnston Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2021).

Where is Barnston Primary School located?

Barnston Primary School is located in Wirral, Merseyside, North West, CH60 1XW.

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Barnston Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Barnston Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Barnston Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Barnston Primary School has 72% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 151 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 41.7%, 2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 2.9%.

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OfstedGood · 2021KS2 expected72%Attendance97.1%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid57% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Barnston Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 151 pupils
SEN support: 7% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 72% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 72/100

Good surroundings

Air quality85/100

Transport access15/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Barnston Primary School

At Barnston Primary School, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

82% met the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths.

Attendance at Barnston Primary School

Barnston Primary School has an overall absence rate of 2.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Barnston Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Barnston Primary School is 41.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Barnston Primary School

Barnston Primary School has 151 pupils on roll.

2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

7% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Barnston Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Barnston Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Barnston Primary School is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Barnston Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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