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Open, but proposed to closePrimaryURN 111270

Barrow CofE Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · Chester · CH3 7HW

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

48

Local authority

Cheshire West and Chester

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, 48 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 16.7%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chester.

Open schools in Chester
60
Primary schools in Chester
42
Academies among open schools in Chester
33% (20)
Open schools in CH3
21
Primary in CH3
16
Open schools in Cheshire West and Chester LA
184
Primary in Cheshire West and Chester LA
131

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChesterNear CH3

Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open, but proposed to close
URN
111270

Location

Address
Barrow, School Lane, Great Barrow
Postcode
CH3 7HW
Town
Chester
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
48
Boys / girls
14 / 34
School capacity
98
Capacity fill
48 / 98 (49%)
Free school meals
16.7%
FSM pupils
8
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Hudson
Telephone
01244445154
Website
www.barrowcofeschool.com

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