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 Church of England primary that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 30 applications for just 17 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.76. All 17 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, families who put it top of their list have a strong chance of getting in. The school has a nursery provision for children aged two and above, which may be a practical draw for working parents in the area. With 174 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, there is some headroom, but the oversubscription figures show demand is healthy. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in March 2024, confirmed that it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections.
Academically, the school performs solidly above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 74% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Warrington local authority average of 69%. That places the school 22nd out of 55 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 40% locally and the top 25% nationally by this measure. Reading is a particular strength: 87% of pupils met the expected standard and 57% achieved the higher standard, with an average reading score of 110. Maths also performed well, with an average score of 107 and 83% reaching the expected level. However, progress scores for reading, writing and maths are not available in the data, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, playing fields, gymnasium, art studios, ICT suite and a chapel. Sports on offer include netball, football, cross country, gymnastics, cricket and swimming, while clubs cover drama, book club, choir, science club and art club. The school has identified SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. With 45.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage, and the Good Ofsted rating suggests it is managing this well. For families seeking a church school with strong core results, a nursery on site and a clear local reputation, Warrington St Barnabas is a credible choice.
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.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British34.5%
- Asian31.0%
- White (other)19.0%
- Mixed5.2%
- Black0.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Collin Street, Warrington
Warrington, WA5 1TG
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