The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 153
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 14.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Beccy Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hart Street, St Barnabas Primary Hart Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6BN
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School currently has 153 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School take?
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is in Oxford, OX2 6BN, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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