St Barnabas Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
231
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Barnabas Church of England Primary School
St Barnabas Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 231 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Barnabas Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Sheppard, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9848th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
St Barnabas Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 29 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Profound & Multiple 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 Primary School include Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Chess, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, St Barnabas Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Poplar Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS30 5NW |
| Headteacher | Sarah Sheppard |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.6% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 240 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2017Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9848th of 13,686
Nationally
968th of 1,469
In South West
54th of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
53%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Poplar Close, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS30 5NW
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