Barrington CofE VC Primary School
89%
Capacity
165
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Barrington CofE VC Primary School
Barrington CofE VC Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 165 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 186 places).
Ofsted has rated Barrington CofE VC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Agata Richards, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11751st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Barrington CofE VC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 27 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate 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 Barrington CofE VC Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Barrington CofE VC 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Haslingfield Road, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB22 7RG |
| Headteacher | Agata Richards |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 165 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.5% |
| School Capacity | 165 / 186 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11751st of 13,686
Nationally
1322nd of 1,612
In East of England
47th of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
45%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
45%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Haslingfield Road, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB22 7RG
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