Barry Primary School
107%
Capacity
450
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Barry Primary School
Barry Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 450 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Barry Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caron Gardner-Potter, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7835th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 81st out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Barry Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 126 applications for 60 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
Barry Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barry Primary School include Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Chess, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Barry Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Barry Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 5JS |
| Headteacher | Caron Gardner-Potter |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 450 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.2% |
| School Capacity | 450 / 420 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7835th of 13,686
Nationally
722nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
81st of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
126
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Barry Road, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN1 5JS
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