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Barley Fields Primary

Barley Fields Primary

Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0QPPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

97%

Capacity

683

Pupils

2.3x

Demand

About Barley Fields Primary

Barley Fields Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Stockton-on-Tees community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 683 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 706 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Barley Fields Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Taylor, it falls under Stockton-on-Tees local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2495th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 55 in Stockton-on-Tees.

Barley Fields Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 156 applications for 69 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 68 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Barley Fields Primary include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, Barley Fields Primary is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBarley Fields Primary School, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0QP
HeadteacherCaroline Taylor
Local AuthorityStockton-on-Tees
Number of Pupils683
Free School Meals (FSM)5.5%
School Capacity683 / 706 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2018
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (22 Feb 2018): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)

2495th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

128th of 677

In North East

Top 25%

19th of 55

In Stockton-on-Tees

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

76%

Expected Standard

11%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:85%
Higher:35%
Writing
Expected:93%
Higher:28%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:87%
Higher:28%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +7%

'22/23

69%

'23/24

76%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosSensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

69

Applications

156

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

68 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Barley Fields Primary

Barley Fields Primary has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01642767051www.barleyfieldsprimaryschool.org.uk/

Barley Fields Primary School, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees

Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0QP

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Barley Fields Primary School, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees

Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0QP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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