The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 10.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Helen Ashe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5AU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AU, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barrow 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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