Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School

About Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School

Parents are clearly very happy with Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 93% of the 54 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a very strong signal. The detail backs it up: 95% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and a combined 95% felt their child is safe. The school is also popular on the ground. For the 2025/26 intake, it was oversubscribed, with 28 applications for just 17 places – a ratio of 1.65 applicants per place. All 17 first-preference families were offered a spot, which suggests that if you live close enough to put it first, you have a solid chance. The school is a small, Church of England primary in Huntingdonshire, with 143 pupils on roll against a capacity of 150, so it's running near full.

Academically, the picture is more mixed than the parent satisfaction might suggest. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 55% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is slightly below the local authority average of 58%. However, the school does well with higher-attaining pupils: 14% reached the higher standard in all three subjects, and in maths specifically, 50% achieved the higher standard, with an average score of 108. Reading also saw a strong average score of 109, with 36% hitting the higher threshold. The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2018, rated it Outstanding overall, with Outstanding for leadership and management and for early years provision. An ungraded inspection in January 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained, so the quality of education appears stable.

The school offers a good range of facilities for its size, including a sensory room, a chapel, music rooms and art studios. Sports on offer include gymnastics, cross country, rounders and football, while clubs range from choir and drama to science and book clubs. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for moderate and profound multiple learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and visual impairment. That said, the Parent View data on SEND support was not answered by any respondents, so it is hard to gauge parent opinion on that front. Barnabas Oley is a strong choice for families who prioritise a small, community-focused Church of England primary with a happy, safe atmosphere and a track record of strong higher-level attainment in maths and reading, even if the overall expected standard rates sit just below the local average.

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