St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby
75%
Capacity
139
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby
St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Lincolnshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 139 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Luan Sowerby, it falls under North Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5712th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 51 in North Lincolnshire.
St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 19 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
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 CofE Primary School, Barnetby include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Tennis, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Eco Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Lincolnshire, St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby 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 | St Barnabas Road, Barnetby, North Lincolnshire, DN38 6JD |
| Headteacher | Luan Sowerby |
| Local Authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 139 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.0% |
| School Capacity | 139 / 185 (75% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5712th of 13,686
Nationally
589th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
20th of 51
In North Lincolnshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
66%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
26
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby
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Contact Information
St Barnabas Road, Barnetby
North Lincolnshire, DN38 6JD
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