St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby
URN: 118004 • Barnetby DN38 6JD
Overview
- Name
- St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby
- URN
- 118004
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Marc Grinhaff (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01652688248
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Barnabas Road, Barnetby DN38 6JD
Summary
St Barnabas CofE Primary School, located in Barnetby, North Lincolnshire, is a voluntary controlled school that serves a mixed-gender population of 139 pupils, with a capacity of 185. The school is federated with St. Helena’s Church of England Primary School in Kirmington and prides itself on being a central part of village life. The ethos of the school is rooted in Christian values, including thankfulness, friendship, and perseverance, which guide the community in fostering an inclusive environment where every child can flourish.
The curriculum at St Barnabas focuses on personalised learning to meet individual needs, ensuring that all students are inspired to reach their potential. Phonics instruction is a key component of early literacy development, with the school employing the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme to help children become fluent readers and writers from Reception onwards. The school places a strong emphasis on language development, recognising its importance in reading success.
St Barnabas encourages excellent attendance and punctuality, celebrating those who achieve over 95% attendance. The school day runs from 8:55 AM to 3:30 PM, with a typical week comprising 32 hours and 55 minutes of learning. The community is invited to engage with the school, and parents are encouraged to visit and participate in school activities.
The curriculum at St Barnabas focuses on personalised learning to meet individual needs, ensuring that all students are inspired to reach their potential. Phonics instruction is a key component of early literacy development, with the school employing the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme to help children become fluent readers and writers from Reception onwards. The school places a strong emphasis on language development, recognising its importance in reading success.
St Barnabas encourages excellent attendance and punctuality, celebrating those who achieve over 95% attendance. The school day runs from 8:55 AM to 3:30 PM, with a typical week comprising 32 hours and 55 minutes of learning. The community is invited to engage with the school, and parents are encouraged to visit and participate in school activities.
Useful links
- St. Helena’s Church of England Primary School (other)
- Our Location (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- North Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 185
- Pupils
- 139
- Boys
- 67
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 36.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 139 | 67 | 72 | 185 | 36.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 155 | 71 | 84 | 185 | 30.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 169 | 87 | 82 | 185 | 26.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 169 | 87 | 82 | 185 | 26.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 169 | 88 | 81 | 185 | 25.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 159 | 91 | 68 | 185 | 21.40 |
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