Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School
URN: 117149 • Sawbridgeworth CM21 9AT
Overview
- Name
- Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School
- URN
- 117149
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Wells (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01279722357
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Knight Street, Sawbridgeworth CM21 9AT
Summary
Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School is a community primary school located in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, catering to 212 pupils with a capacity of 180. Established in the 1840s and modernised over the years, the school aims to provide a high-quality education in a nurturing environment. The school values respect, ambition, and perseverance, fostering a culture where each child is recognised as an individual with unique strengths.
The curriculum at Fawbert and Barnard is broad and balanced, designed to meet the diverse needs of all children. The school focuses on creating engaging learning experiences that promote independence, self-confidence, and resilience. By encouraging a love of learning through first-hand experiences, the school prepares pupils for their future educational journeys.
Strong connections with the local community and nearby Reedings Junior School facilitate smooth transitions for students. The school is committed to transparency and collaboration, ensuring that resources are maximised to support the growth and development of all learners. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and reach out for any queries.
The curriculum at Fawbert and Barnard is broad and balanced, designed to meet the diverse needs of all children. The school focuses on creating engaging learning experiences that promote independence, self-confidence, and resilience. By encouraging a love of learning through first-hand experiences, the school prepares pupils for their future educational journeys.
Strong connections with the local community and nearby Reedings Junior School facilitate smooth transitions for students. The school is committed to transparency and collaboration, ensuring that resources are maximised to support the growth and development of all learners. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and reach out for any queries.
Useful links
- Governor Attendance Records (governance)
- Governor News (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- School hours, Attendance and Absence (sen)
- Events and Visitors (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Mandeville Primary School (63.5)
- Reedings Junior School (56.9)
- High Wych Church of England Primary School (56.3)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 212
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 8.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 212 | 114 | 98 | 180 | 8.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 214 | 115 | 99 | 180 | 5.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 216 | 114 | 102 | 180 | 5.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 216 | 114 | 102 | 180 | 5.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 217 | 119 | 98 | 180 | 4.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 220 | 113 | 107 | 180 | 4.00 |
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