Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
445
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 445 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Grice, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4492nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 82nd out of 254 in Birmingham.
Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 102 applications for 57 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
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 Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cross Country, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Book Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the West 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Spring Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham, B24 9BY |
| Headteacher | Emma Grice |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 445 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.1% |
| School Capacity | 445 / 446 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4492nd of 13,686
Nationally
442nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
82nd of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
69%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
102
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Spring Lane, Birmingham
Birmingham, B24 9BY
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