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
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.
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.
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- Inaugural Book Mastermind for primary schools hosted by Bury St Edmunds County High School hailed ‘a wonderful event’ (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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