Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
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Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is a primary school in Barnard Castle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 3rd of 184 primary schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 January 2023, report published 8 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 January 2023
Pupils at Montalbo Nursery & Primary School receive an exceptional education. Leaders have the highest expectations of what pupils can achieve, and these expectations are met. Pupils love coming to school and their parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about their children's experience. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary. They are engaged and attentive in lessons, and there is a culture of respect for everyone. Pupils insist that there is no bullying and that adults are there to support them with whatever worries they may have. They are happy and feel safe in school. Leaders have designed a curriculum that is highly ambitious. Work in pupils' books is of a very high quality and reflects the high expectations of adults. The experiences that are provided for pupils extend significantly beyond the curriculum. For example, in summer 2022, all pupils had the opportunity to perform a musical production to large audiences of parents at a theatre or in school. There are also extensive opportunities for pupils to learn outdoors. These opportunities are open to all pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
240 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Cotherstone Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Minikin
- Phone
- 01833637718
- Address
- Fairfield Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8TN
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114115
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.