The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 95% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
95%
+33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
50%
+42.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 168
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Head
- Mrs Colette Firth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Barnack, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3DZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School currently has 168 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School take?
Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School is in Stamford, PE9 3DZ, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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