Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
About Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in York is a small primary with just 85 pupils on roll against a capacity of 200, meaning it is operating at less than half its potential size. That undersubscription is not for lack of demand, however: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 19 applications for 11 places, with all 11 first-preference applicants offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.73. The school serves a notably diverse intake in terms of disadvantage, with 36.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well above the national average of around 23%. This is a Church of England school in York, led by headteacher Jill Richards, and its small size means families can expect a close-knit environment where every child is known individually.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 14 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2025. 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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