St Barnabas CofE Primary School
99%
Capacity
333
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Barnabas CofE Primary School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 333 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 338 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Barnabas CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steve Nash, it falls under Leicester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6290th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 68 in Leicester.
St Barnabas CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 38 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Barnabas CofE Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Gymnastics, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Choir, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, St Barnabas CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands 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 | St Barnabas Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 4BD |
| Headteacher | Steve Nash |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 333 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.8% |
| School Capacity | 333 / 338 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6290th of 13,686
Nationally
562nd of 1,353
In East Midlands
32nd of 68
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
64%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Barnabas Road, Leicester
Leicester, LE5 4BD
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