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
Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School building in Beccles

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.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
118
Pupils
73
Boys
35
Girls
40
FSM %
12.30
Open date
Close date
2017-08-31
Last Ofsted
2016-02-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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