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St Barnabas Church of England Primary School

South Gloucestershire, BS30 5NWPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2017
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#9,848
of 13,686 nationally

About St Barnabas Church of England Primary School

St Barnabas Church of England Primary School in South Gloucestershire is a popular choice among local families, with 35 first-preference applications for just 29 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school is oversubscribed, with an oversubscription ratio of 1.86, meaning nearly two families apply for every available spot. While the Department for Education does not publish a formal parent satisfaction score for this school, the high demand suggests a strong local reputation. The school is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a Church of England religious character. It has a nursery provision and currently accommodates 231 pupils against a capacity of 240, leaving a small number of spaces for in-year admissions. Headteacher Sarah Sheppard leads the school, which was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2017, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPoplar Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS30 5NW
HeadteacherSarah Sheppard
Local AuthoritySouth Gloucestershire
Number of Pupils231
Free School Meals (FSM)12.6%
School Capacity231 / 240 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 May 2017
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsSensory RoomLibraryForest SchoolDining HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingDanceAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaChessFilm ClubBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingProfound LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: stbarnabasprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Barnabas Church of England Primary School

St 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.