Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school (Voluntary controlled school), ages 4–11, in Bury St Edmunds, IP29, run by Suffolk council. It has 199 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 September 2024): Outstanding in 3 areas, Good in 2 areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 3 areas, Good in 2 areas — inspected 24 September 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 67 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 10 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 30 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 199 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 9.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.66% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.93% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Ickworth Park Primary School
- Sexton's Manor Primary School
- Howard Community Academy
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
- St Christopher's CEVCP School