Barrow CofE Primary School
52%
Capacity
51
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Barrow CofE Primary School
Barrow CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 51 pupils on roll, operating at 52% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Barrow CofE Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Paul Hudson, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
Barrow CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 8 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barrow CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Choir, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Barrow CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Barrow, Great Barrow, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 7HW |
| Headteacher | Paul Hudson |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 51 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.6% |
| School Capacity | 51 / 98 (52% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
13
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Barrow, Great Barrow, Chester
Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 7HW
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