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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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