St Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS30 5NW · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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79th of 82 primary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 93 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 4,247 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Barnabas Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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%. An April 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gymnastics, Fencing, and Dodgeball clubs, or play Bristol Hive Netball. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about St Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school that has experienced a "significant period of turbulence" due to staffing instability, which negatively impacted behaviour and achievement. However, leaders have taken "firm and decisive action" to address these weaknesses, resulting in signs of improvement and a more stable leadership team.
Strengths
- Early years provision is strengthened, with children benefiting from an "ambitious curriculum" and making good progress in personal, social and emotional development.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported and cared for," with intensive help provided for those with significant delays or autism.
- Pastoral care is a strength; pupils feel safe, have "trusted adults to turn to," and bullying is rare.
- Staff successfully promote a love of reading, and pupils enjoy carefully selected books and trips that complement the curriculum.
- The school promotes cultural awareness and diversity through visits from speakers and trips, helping pupils understand the importance of not discriminating against others.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure work in wider curriculum subjects enables pupils to "deepen their thinking and develop a detailed knowledge," as current tasks do not always allow this.
- Teachers must use assessment effectively to identify misconceptions and extend high prior attaining pupils, as understanding is not consistently checked.
- Leaders must maintain high expectations for behaviour so that the "poor behaviour of a minority" does not negatively impact others.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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