Montalbo Nursery & Primary School

URN: 114115 • Barnard Castle DL12 8TN

Overview

Name
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
URN
114115
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
75.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christopher Minikin (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01833637718
Website
Visit
Address
Fairfield Road, Barnard Castle DL12 8TN

Summary

Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is a community school located in Barnard Castle, County Durham, catering to a mixed-gender population of 242 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, ensuring that all children, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), receive the support they need to thrive. The recent accreditation with the Inclusion Quality Mark highlights the school's commitment to high-quality provision and early intervention strategies.

The school's ethos revolves around three core values: Endeavour, Collaborate, and Inspire. These principles guide the school's approach to education, encouraging pupils to strive for their best, work together, and engage actively in their learning. Montalbo Nursery & Primary School emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents and external agencies to create a positive educational experience for all students.

For parents seeking information on SEN support, the school provides a detailed SEN Information Report and encourages open communication with key staff members, including the Headteacher and SEN Coordinator. The school also maintains a comprehensive Accessibility Plan to assist families in understanding the admissions process for pupils with disabilities.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
242
Boys
120
Girls
122
FSM %
12.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 242 120 122 210 12.90
2024-09-11 237 120 117 210 15.20
2023-09-11 203 101 102 210 13.10
2022-09-11 203 101 102 210 13.10
2021-09-11 205 102 103 210 14.10
2020-09-11 195 97 98 105 11.40

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