Is Barrow Hall Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 18 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 6th of 59 primary schools in Warrington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Barrow Hall Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 79% of pupils at Barrow Hall Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Barrow Hall Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Barrow Hall Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Barrow Hall Community Primary School

Sophia Drive, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3TX

Local ranking6th of 59 primary schools in Warrington

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 79.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 91.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 89

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 630
Boys: 327 (52%)
Girls: 301 (48%)
Capacity: 630 (100% full)
SEND: 11.8%
FSM Eligible: 6.7%
EAL: 14.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 9.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,663/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 74.7%
Asian Chinese: 8.0%
Asian Indian: 5.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%
Other: 1.9%
Asian Pakistani: 1.6%
White Other: 1.3%
Asian Other: 1.1%

74.7%

White British

8.0%

Asian Chinese

5.9%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01925717633

office@barrowhall.co.uk

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Sophia Drive

Warrington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111234
UKPRN: 10069954
Establishment No.: 2717

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