Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

URN: 124690 • Bury St Edmunds IP29 5AU

Overview

Name
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN
124690
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
73.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Ashe (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01284810223
Website
Visit
Address
Colethorpe Lane, Bury St Edmunds IP29 5AU

Summary

Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Bury St Edmunds, is a mixed primary school with a current enrolment of 207 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school operates under Christian values, aiming to inspire individual learning and foster a supportive community environment. The ethos is grounded in the belief that a strong community, as expressed in John 10:10, enhances the educational experience and promotes personal growth.

The curriculum at Barrow CEVC is broad and balanced, encouraging children to discover their strengths and develop essential skills across various subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on character development and spirituality, integrating Christian values into daily activities and collective worship. Additionally, Barrow CEVC has been recognised for its excellence in computing education, being the first school in Suffolk to receive the NCCE Computing Quality Mark.

Barrow CEVC Primary School values inclusivity and diversity, working closely with families and the local community to prepare students for active participation in society. The school’s nurturing environment aims to cultivate friendships, respect, and good behaviour among students, ensuring a holistic approach to education.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
207
Boys
104
Girls
103
FSM %
10.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2011-10-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 207 104 103 210 10.60
2024-09-11 212 105 107 210 13.20
2023-09-11 188 92 96 210 11.70
2022-09-11 188 92 96 180 11.70
2021-09-11 163 83 80 180 11.70
2020-09-11 141 67 74 150 11.30

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