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St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Wychavon, WR10 2AWPrimaryAges 2–12MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#11,147
of 13,686 nationally

About St Barnabas CofE Primary School

St Barnabas CofE Primary School in Wychavon doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, but its oversubscription picture tells a clear story: the school has capacity for 393 pupils but currently teaches just 196, meaning it is operating at roughly half its potential size. That low take-up is worth noting, though it may reflect local demographics or parental preference for other schools in the area rather than any issue with the school itself. The school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Whetham and serves children from age 2 through to 12, with a Church of England character. It offers a nursery provision, which is a practical plus for families looking for continuity from early years into primary. The most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in November 2023, rated the school Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2020. All five graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — were rated Good, suggesting a school that has turned a corner under stable leadership.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 12 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressStonebow Road, Pershore, Wychavon, WR10 2AW
HeadteacherElizabeth Whetham
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils196
Free School Meals (FSM)24.5%
School Capacity196 / 393 (50% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceNetballRoundersCross CountryFootballCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirDramaArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Barnabas CofE Primary School

St Barnabas CofE 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.