Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York, YO26 4YZ · York · primary school
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47th of 47 primary schools in York we can score, 50 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.0/10 against 2,197 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 0.0 · 0 | 62% | 0.01 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 0.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join board games, crafts, gardening, film Friday, Lego and coloring clubs. The school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 pupils against a stated capacity of 200. 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 who are not meeting expected standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading, writing and maths? How does the school monitor progress for individual children during the year?
What Ofsted said about Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive school, describing lessons as "challenging and fun" within a calm environment. The report highlights "rapid improvements" in curriculum and behaviour, noting that staff and leaders maintain "high expectations" for pupil achievement.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been successfully refined, ensuring "high ambition" and helping pupils "confidently remember and apply their learning over time."
- Staff effectively check pupil knowledge and "swiftly intervene" to address gaps, preventing misconceptions from developing.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified and supported with "bespoke resources" to access the curriculum well.
- Early years provision is strong, with children developing "strong letter formation" and engaging independently in well-designed activities that build fine and gross motor skills.
- Behaviour standards have risen, with "consistent expectations" across the school and notably improved attendance through strong partnership work with parents.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure increased emphasis on identifying and addressing gaps in writing knowledge for older pupils, as some "weaknesses in their writing remain."
- The school should continue to embed, monitor, and evaluate recent curriculum refinements so that more pupils meet national expectations by the end of key stage 2.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 0% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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