The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–12
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 24.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF WORCESTER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Whetham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stonebow Road, Drakes Broughton, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2AW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions 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 November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
St Barnabas CofE Primary School currently has 196 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 2 to 12. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
St Barnabas CofE Primary School is in Pershore, WR10 2AW, in the Worcestershire 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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