St Barnabas CofE Primary School
URN: 109174 • Bristol BS30 5NW
Overview
- Name
- St Barnabas CofE Primary School
- URN
- 109174
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Sheppard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Poplar Close, Bristol BS30 5NW
Summary
St Barnabas CofE Primary School, located in North Common, Bristol, is a voluntary controlled primary school catering to 225 pupils aged 2 to 11. The school operates a nursery for children aged 2 to 4 and offers a holistic approach to education, focusing on the development of the whole child. The school's ethos is rooted in core Christian values of ambition, compassion, and resilience, which guide its curriculum and community interactions.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to be curious and think independently. St Barnabas has received recognition for its commitment to understanding world religions and promoting inclusivity. The teaching staff build strong relationships with families, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met throughout their educational journey from nursery to Year 6.
As part of The Leaf Multi-Academy Trust since September 2023, St Barnabas continues to maintain its distinct identity while collaborating with other schools to enhance educational outcomes. The school actively engages with the local community, empowering students to make positive contributions both locally and globally.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to be curious and think independently. St Barnabas has received recognition for its commitment to understanding world religions and promoting inclusivity. The teaching staff build strong relationships with families, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met throughout their educational journey from nursery to Year 6.
As part of The Leaf Multi-Academy Trust since September 2023, St Barnabas continues to maintain its distinct identity while collaborating with other schools to enhance educational outcomes. The school actively engages with the local community, empowering students to make positive contributions both locally and globally.
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Key details
- LA
- South Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 225
- Boys
- 121
- Girls
- 104
- FSM %
- 13.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 225 | 121 | 104 | 240 | 13.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 225 | 121 | 104 | 240 | 13.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | 104 | 106 | 240 | 13.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 210 | 104 | 106 | 240 | 13.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 215 | 114 | 101 | 240 | 15.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 218 | 116 | 102 | 262 | 16.30 |
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