There are 27 schools in Barry (excluding independent schools), including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Barry has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Barry under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Barry
| Total Schools | 27 |
| Total Pupils | 3,764 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.00 |
| Median Free School Meals | 29% |
The median school in Barry has 29% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 19th highest figure in South Glamorgan. This represents about 1,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 3 of Barry's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Barry is 20.00 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 19th lowest ratio in South Glamorgan, and the 207th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the Wales region of the UK.
Primaries
6
0% Outstanding • 83% Good
Secondaries
2
0% Outstanding • 50% Good
Most of Barry's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 5 schools or 83% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and low - about 33% and 33% of primary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Barry's primary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcombe Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Bournville Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 528 |
Very low |
Very high |
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| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Kewstoke Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 105 |
Good |
High |
Very low |
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| Walliscote Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| Worlebury St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
Church of England |
Most of Barry's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and very low - about 50% and 0% of secondary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 50% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Barry's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak Academy | 11–16 yrs |
Low |
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| Hans Price Academy | 11–16 yrs | 1,050 |
Good |
Good |
Good |