Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
43%
Capacity
85
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the York community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 85 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (43% of 200 places).
Ofsted has rated Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jill Richards, it falls under York local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13085th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 47 in York.
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 11 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (14 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Dance, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in York, Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Jubilee Terrace, York, York, YO26 4YZ |
| Headteacher | Jill Richards |
| Local Authority | York |
| Number of Pupils | 85 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.5% |
| School Capacity | 85 / 200 (43% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (33%)
13085th of 13,686
Nationally
1449th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
45th of 47
In York
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
33%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
14 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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Contact Information
Jubilee Terrace, York
York, YO26 4YZ
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