Barrow 1618 CofE Free School
URN: 138268 • Broseley TF12 5BW
Overview
- Name
- Barrow 1618 CofE Free School
- URN
- 138268
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BARROW 1618 THE SCHOOL CO
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anita Ward (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01952388640
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barrow, Broseley TF12 5BW
Summary
Barrow 1618 CofE Free School, located in Broseley, Shropshire, is a small primary school that opened in September 2012. It serves a mixed-gender population of 97 pupils, with a capacity of 84. The school is rooted in its historic heritage, having been established on the site of one of Shropshire’s oldest schools, founded in 1618. It aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally, guided by Christian values and community service.
The school offers a unique curriculum that emphasises experiential learning and environmental engagement. It caters to children from Reception to Year 6, focusing on identifying and nurturing individual strengths and talents. The ‘Barrow Values’ framework promotes skills such as independence, tolerance, and resilience, preparing students for future challenges.
In addition to its primary education, Barrow 1618 hosts the Barrow Village Preschool, providing early years education for children from the age of two. The school prides itself on being a supportive and creative community, dedicated to making a positive impact on both students and the wider community.
The school offers a unique curriculum that emphasises experiential learning and environmental engagement. It caters to children from Reception to Year 6, focusing on identifying and nurturing individual strengths and talents. The ‘Barrow Values’ framework promotes skills such as independence, tolerance, and resilience, preparing students for future challenges.
In addition to its primary education, Barrow 1618 hosts the Barrow Village Preschool, providing early years education for children from the age of two. The school prides itself on being a supportive and creative community, dedicated to making a positive impact on both students and the wider community.
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Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BARROW 1618 THE SCHOOL CO
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 97
- Boys
- 51
- Girls
- 46
- FSM %
- 11.30
- Open date
- 2012-09-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 97 | 51 | 46 | 84 | 11.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 97 | 50 | 47 | 84 | 13.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 98 | 55 | 43 | 84 | 7.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 98 | 55 | 43 | 84 | 7.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 94 | 50 | 44 | 84 | 5.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 92 | 48 | 44 | 84 | 5.40 |
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