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
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.
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.
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- Friends of School Events (calendar)
- WeDuc (other)
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- School Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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