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Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School

Birmingham, B24 9BYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 57 places
Ranking
#4,492
of 13,686 nationally

About Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School

Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary for ages 3-11 in Birmingham, and it is effectively full. With 445 pupils against a capacity of 446, the school is operating at near-maximum occupancy, and the demand is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 102 applications for 57 places, with all 57 first-preference offers taken up. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.79, meaning nearly two families applied for every available spot. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage — 36.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic results, as it suggests a cohort that may face additional challenges. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Emma Grice, who took over a school that had previously been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSpring Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham, B24 9BY
HeadteacherEmma Grice
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils445
Free School Meals (FSM)36.1%
School Capacity445 / 446 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballAthleticsCross CountryNetballDanceGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingBook ClubFilm ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.