Pineham Barns Primary School
About Pineham Barns Primary School
Pineham Barns Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in West Northamptonshire, and it is operating right at capacity with 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. The school is clearly in high demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 99 applications for 58 places, with 67 of those as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.71. That means nearly two families applied for every available spot, and only 57 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 10.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively advantaged intake compared with many schools in the local authority. The school has no religious character and no nursery or sixth-form provision, so it is a straightforward primary serving the 4–11 age range under headteacher Caroline Stewart.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2022Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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