The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 81
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Miss Stephany Hunter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Barningham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1DD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1DD, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barningham Church of England Voluntary 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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