Barby Church of England Primary School
Rugby, CV23 8TR · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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52nd of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barby Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School, Cooking Club, Lego and Construction, and the Football Club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 96 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical Forest School session involve for Year 2 pupils? How does the after-school club structure its daily activities?
What Ofsted said about Barby Church of England Primary School
Overview
Barby Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of the "friendly and welcoming" community. Leaders have successfully stabilised the school following leadership changes, fostering a calm environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to be confident.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "calm and purposeful" behaviour, with rare worries about bullying being "quickly dealt with".
- Leaders are determined that all pupils will read well, introducing a new phonics scheme that helps Reception-age children know many sounds quickly.
- Staff have a "love of reading" and use ambitious stories to introduce complex vocabulary, supported by engaging activities like the ‘word-millionaire tree’.
- The redesigned curriculum is "broad and challenging" and engages pupils, with teachers providing clear explanations and checking learning effectively in many subjects.
- Pupils’ personal development is a priority, with access to enrichment activities such as sports clubs, musical lessons, and trips that broaden their experiences.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum plans do not identify with precision the key knowledge pupils need to learn, leading to teachers presenting too much information.
- Teachers do not always check sufficiently well what pupils have remembered, which hinders learning and can create gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders need to develop a consistent, purposeful approach to assessment to ensure it supports learning without placing unnecessary burdens on staff or pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff receive regular training to spot signs of potential harm and follow up concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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