Barrowby Church of England Primary School
About Barrowby Church of England Primary School
Barrowby Church of England Primary School is a state primary in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, and it is currently running at full capacity with 240 pupils against a school capacity of 238. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Demand for places is high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 94 applications for just 34 places, with 47 of those being first-preference applications. That works out at 2.76 applications per place, and all 34 offers went to first-preference families, confirming that Barrowby is a popular choice locally. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Len Batey. It is a mixed, non-selective primary for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth-form provision.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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