Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Community school
Barnard Castle, DL12 8TN
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 1% in England
1 of 170 in County Durham
Pupils
240
First preferences per place
1.40
2026/27
Absence
4.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 90% | 100% | 85% | |
| Higher standard | 35% | 32% | 30% | |
| Reading | 95% | 100% | 89% | |
| Writing | 90% | 100% | 85% | |
| Maths | 90% | 100% | 89% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle · 0.4 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Green Lane Church of England Primary School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 45% in England
- Cotherstone Primary School · 2.9 mi · Good · Bottom 3% in England
- Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School · 4.3 mi · Report card
- Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School · 5.4 mi · Good · Top 2% in England
- Woodland Primary School · 6.1 mi · Good
Best primary schools in Barnard Castle · Best primary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale (typical home £235,000, crime average).
What is Montalbo Nursery & Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Montalbo Nursery & Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is in the top 1% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.