Best Primary Schools in Barnard Castle
7 primary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 7 primary schools in Barnard Castle, accounting for 58.3% of the total 12 primary schools in the area, with a total of 1,376 pupils.
- In Barnard Castle, 66.7% of primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 3 inspected schools.
- The primary schools in Barnard Castle have a higher percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with 77.2% achieving this, and a spending per pupil of £7,973.
- The primary schools in Barnard Castle have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.95, a persistent absence rate of 14.1%, and 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils659
P/T Ratio–
SM
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle, DL12 8JR
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence3.9%
Pupils100
P/T Ratio19.8
CP
Cotherstone Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnard Castle, DL12 9QB
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected22%
Absence5.5%
Pupils60
P/T Ratio12.2
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Barnard Castle, DL12 8TN
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected100%
Absence5.2%
Pupils242
P/T Ratio24.4
Green Lane Church of England Primary School
Barnard Castle, DL12 8LG
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence7.1%
Pupils196
P/T Ratio20.6
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 primary schools in Barnard Castle, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Barnard Castle | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 77% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,973 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.