The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 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
- 333
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Mr Steve Nash (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
Location
St Barnabas Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpinney Hill Primary School
Primary · 869m away
Coleman Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Madani Girls' School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Madani Boys School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
Independent · 1.4km away
Crown Hills Community College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Ash Field School
Special school · 1.5km away
Ash Field Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Barnabas CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Barnabas CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
St Barnabas CofE Primary School currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Barnabas CofE Primary School take?
St Barnabas CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
St Barnabas CofE Primary School is in Leicester, LE5 4BD, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Barnabas CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Barnabas CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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