The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 450
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Caron Gardner-Potter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Barry Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Northampton School for Boys
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St Andrew's College
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Abington Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The CE Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Cedar Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
WiEducate LTD
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Questions parents ask
What is Barry Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barry Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barry Primary School?
Barry Primary School currently has 450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barry Primary School take?
Barry Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barry Primary School?
Barry Primary School is in Northampton, NN1 5JS, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barry Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barry Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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