St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
73%
Capacity
153
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Oxford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 153 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Beccy Harris, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2951st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 31 in Oxford.
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 16 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (51 responses).
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 St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Netball, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oxford, St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | Hart Street, St Barnabas Primary Hart Street, Oxford, Oxford, OX2 6BN |
| Headteacher | Beccy Harris |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 153 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.6% |
| School Capacity | 153 / 210 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2951st of 13,686
Nationally
387th of 2,034
In South East
7th of 31
In Oxford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
26%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
74%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
51 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
57
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
Hart Street, St Barnabas Primary Hart Street, Oxford
Oxford, OX2 6BN
Hart Street, St Barnabas Primary Hart Street, Oxford
Oxford, OX2 6BN
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