Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School
URN: 124568 • Beccles NR34 7QB
Overview
- Name
- Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School
- URN
- 124568
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne (since 2025) , Interim Executive Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
-
Beccles Road, Beccles NR34 7QB
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Summary
Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Beccles, Suffolk, catering to 73 pupils with a capacity of 118. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, where each child is valued as unique. The staff are committed to delivering a broad and diversified curriculum that aims to foster both academic and personal growth.
The school actively engages with the local community, encouraging families to participate in various events and initiatives. For instance, the school promotes walking or cycling to school to reduce congestion and has organized events like the Macmillan Coffee Morning to support charitable causes. Regular Celebration Sharing Assemblies provide opportunities for students to showcase their achievements, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
Barnby and North Cove Primary School also offers a nursery, Little Acorns, and is situated near beautiful natural reserves, enhancing the educational experience with opportunities for outdoor learning. The school’s ethos emphasizes collaboration between staff, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded education for all pupils.
The school actively engages with the local community, encouraging families to participate in various events and initiatives. For instance, the school promotes walking or cycling to school to reduce congestion and has organized events like the Macmillan Coffee Morning to support charitable causes. Regular Celebration Sharing Assemblies provide opportunities for students to showcase their achievements, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
Barnby and North Cove Primary School also offers a nursery, Little Acorns, and is situated near beautiful natural reserves, enhancing the educational experience with opportunities for outdoor learning. The school’s ethos emphasizes collaboration between staff, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded education for all pupils.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 73 | 35 | 40 | 118 | 12.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 73 | 35 | 40 | 118 | 12.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 73 | 35 | 40 | 118 | 12.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 73 | 35 | 40 | 118 | 12.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 73 | 35 | 40 | 118 | 12.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 73 | 35 | 40 | 118 | 12.30 |
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