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St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Worcester, WR3 8NZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
#7,108
of 13,686 nationally

About St Barnabas CofE Primary School

St Barnabas CofE Primary School in Worcester is a Church of England state primary for children aged 4 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 420 pupils and currently houses 398, so it is running very close to full. The demand is evident from the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 68 applications for just 43 places, with all 43 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. That works out at 1.58 applications for every place, a clear signal that it is oversubscribed. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage; 25.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic need. This mix of high demand and a relatively high FSM intake points to a school that is both sought-after and genuinely inclusive.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGreen Lane, Worcester, Worcester, WR3 8NZ
HeadteacherSarah Hanson
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils398
Free School Meals (FSM)25.1%
School Capacity398 / 420 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingDanceGymnasticsCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubArt ClubScience ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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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.