Barley Hill Primary School
URN: 123034 • Thame OX9 3DH
Overview
- Name
- Barley Hill Primary School
- URN
- 123034
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Penny (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01844213100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ludsden Grove, Thame OX9 3DH
Summary
Barley Hill Primary School is a community school located in Thame, Oxfordshire, accommodating 501 pupils with a capacity of 630. The school promotes a safe and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to take risks in their learning and develop resilience. The ethos focuses on providing a full and enriching education, emphasizing creativity and first-hand experiences to foster a love for lifelong learning.
The curriculum at Barley Hill is designed to inspire and engage students, with a dedicated team of skilled teaching and support staff. The school values individual contributions and works closely with parents and carers to support each child's development. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Mrs. Gemma Penny, is committed to maintaining high educational standards and ensuring that all children can thrive.
Barley Hill Primary School also offers a range of facilities and support services, including a Special Educational Needs team, to cater to diverse learning needs. The school actively encourages community involvement and communication through various channels, including their website and social media platforms.
The curriculum at Barley Hill is designed to inspire and engage students, with a dedicated team of skilled teaching and support staff. The school values individual contributions and works closely with parents and carers to support each child's development. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Mrs. Gemma Penny, is committed to maintaining high educational standards and ensuring that all children can thrive.
Barley Hill Primary School also offers a range of facilities and support services, including a Special Educational Needs team, to cater to diverse learning needs. The school actively encourages community involvement and communication through various channels, including their website and social media platforms.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governing Body Committee Members (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- EHCPs at Barley Hill (sen)
- How Do We Identify & Assess Pupils With SEND? (sen)
- Meet Our Team (sen)
- The Local Offer (sen)
- Child Absence Form (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 501
- Boys
- 262
- Girls
- 239
- FSM %
- 17.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 501 | 262 | 239 | 630 | 17.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 512 | 276 | 236 | 630 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 507 | 288 | 219 | 630 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 507 | 288 | 219 | 630 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 506 | 280 | 226 | 630 | 11.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 485 | 266 | 219 | 630 | 7.00 |
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