St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby
Barnetby, DN38 6JD · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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50th of 54 primary schools in North Lincolnshire we can score, 62 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 — 2.8/10 against 2,425 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 0 | 35% | 0.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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 CofE Primary School, Barnetby overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, 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 (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 127 pupils against a stated capacity of 185. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted report card influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby
Overview
The report states that the school "requires special measures" because it is "failing to provide an acceptable standard of education" and leaders are not yet demonstrating the capacity to secure necessary improvement. New leadership has recently joined and is acting swiftly to address urgent priorities, but many changes are not yet embedded and impact remains limited.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Pupils generally behave well outside the classroom, walking "calmly and sensibly" and showing polite manners.
- New morning routines have helped pupils meet friends happily and enter school safely.
- Pupils report positive relationships with staff and feel safe, with staff responding quickly to bullying incidents.
- Leaders have prioritised staff training and professional development to update expertise, particularly in reading.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum lacks clear sequencing, meaning pupils do not build on prior knowledge, and teaching does not deliver key knowledge effectively.
- Achievement is poor, with significant gaps in reading, writing, and mathematics, and insufficient support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Governance is fragile and relies heavily on external support, limiting the speed of improvement.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that 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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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