Barrow CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Barrow CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 51 pupils, and a capacity of 98 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
51
Pupils
98
Capacity
52%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Barrow CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Barrow CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for Barrow CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Barrow CofE Primary School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →Barrow CofE Primary School: 98 places, 52% filled: places available
Barrow CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 98 places. 51 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 52%. At 52% full, the school currently has headroom below its 98 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.6% of pupils at Barrow CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire West and Chester.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cheshire West and Chester publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cheshire West and Chester Council school admissions (official) →
Barrow CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Barrow, School Lane, Chester, CH3 7HW
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 21.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111270
Other Primary Schools in Chester
If Barrow CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.
Newton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH2 2LA
J H Godwin Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH1 5JG
Mickle Trafford Village School Catchment Area
Community school · CH2 4EF
Huntington Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH3 6EA
Upton Westlea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH2 1QJ
Waverton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH3 7QT
Other Church of England Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
Barrow CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Cheshire West and Chester. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Willaston CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Neston
Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Northwich
Frodsham CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Frodsham
Great Budworth CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Northwich
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Barrow CofE Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Barrow CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for Barrow CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Barrow CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Barrow CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Barrow CofE Primary School has a capacity of 98 places and currently has 51 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire West and Chester.
What is the admissions policy for Barrow CofE Primary School? ▾
Barrow CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Barrow CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Barrow CofE Primary School is a primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Barrow CofE Primary School? ▾
Barrow CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.