St Barnabas CofE Primary School
95%
Capacity
398
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Barnabas CofE Primary School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Worcester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 398 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Barnabas CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Hanson, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7108th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 18 in Worcester.
St Barnabas CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 43 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
St Barnabas CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (60 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Barnabas CofE Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Dance, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Art Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Worcester, St Barnabas CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the West 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Green Lane, Worcester, Worcester, WR3 8NZ |
| Headteacher | Sarah Hanson |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 398 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.1% |
| School Capacity | 398 / 420 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7108th of 13,686
Nationally
700th of 1,378
In West Midlands
6th of 18
In Worcester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
60 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% 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
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KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Contact Information
Green Lane, Worcester
Worcester, WR3 8NZ
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