St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Worcester, WR3 8NZ · Worcestershire · primary school
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46th of 113 primary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 180 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 2,938 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 62% | 2.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, hockey, rounders, netball, tag rugby, tennis, and cricket, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 380 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 fall below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Overview
St Barnabas CofE Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "successful in their learning" and achieve well over time. The report highlights a "purposeful atmosphere" with "exceptionally supportive" relationships, noting that pupils are "proud to belong to their school" and demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour.
Strengths
- The school has designed a "highly ambitious curriculum" that supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well, particularly in reading and writing.
- Personal development is a significant strength, with pupils enjoying a "range of careers, cultural and leadership experiences" and taking on responsibilities such as being librarians or 'buddies'.
- Early years provision is "exceptionally positive," with staff providing activities "well matched to children’s needs" and modelling effective communication to support language development.
- Attendance is "exceptionally positive," and the school takes "decisive action" to help absent pupils catch up on missed learning quickly.
- Leaders and governors hold the school to account "exceptionally well," implementing professional development that supports staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine its assessment approaches in a few subjects to ensure teaching "consistently and effectively meets the needs of all pupils," as learning is not always adapted sufficiently to address individual gaps.
- Leaders are taking action to improve phonics outcomes at key stage 1, which remains an area for development.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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