Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

About Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 81 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephany Hunter, it falls under Suffolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6335th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 44 in West Suffolk.

Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 6 applications for 4 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.

Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (20 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Choir, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in West Suffolk, Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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