Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
83%
Capacity
174
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 174 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Hodgkinson, it falls under Warrington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2881st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 55 in Warrington.
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 17 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Collin Street, Warrington, Warrington, WA5 1TG |
| Headteacher | Jane Hodgkinson |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 174 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.4% |
| School Capacity | 174 / 210 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2881st of 13,686
Nationally
407th of 2,065
In North West
22nd of 55
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
74%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Collin Street, Warrington
Warrington, WA5 1TG
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