Barnwood Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
180
Pupils
4.2x
Demand
About Barnwood Church of England Primary School
Barnwood Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Gloucester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 180 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Barnwood Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julia Matson, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11213th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 25 in Gloucester.
Barnwood Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 22 places, making it 4.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barnwood Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gloucester, Barnwood Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Colin Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, GL4 3JP |
| Headteacher | Julia Matson |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 180 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.3% |
| School Capacity | 180 / 210 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11213th of 13,686
Nationally
1116th of 1,469
In South West
16th of 25
In Gloucester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
92
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Colin Road, Gloucester
Gloucester, GL4 3JP
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