New Barn School
URN: 144033 • RG20 8HZ
Overview
- Name
- New Barn School
- URN
- 144033
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- . . (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01488505145
- Website
- Visit New Barn School website
- Address
-
Welford, RG20 8HZ
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Summary
New Barn School is an independent special school located in West Berkshire, catering to boys and girls aged 6 to 19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as other complex requirements. The school operates across three sites: Willow Farm, Home Farm, and River View House, providing a safe and nurturing environment tailored to meet each student's individual needs as outlined in their Education, Health and Care plans.
The school emphasizes a bespoke curriculum designed to support the diverse learning styles and challenges of its pupils. With small class sizes and individualised instruction from qualified teachers, New Barn School aims to foster academic ambition alongside strong pastoral care, ensuring that students develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Collaboration is a core value at New Barn School, promoting a community-focused approach that helps students transition smoothly into further education or other opportunities. The school is dedicated to the welfare and inclusion of all children, striving to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary for future success.
The school emphasizes a bespoke curriculum designed to support the diverse learning styles and challenges of its pupils. With small class sizes and individualised instruction from qualified teachers, New Barn School aims to foster academic ambition alongside strong pastoral care, ensuring that students develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Collaboration is a core value at New Barn School, promoting a community-focused approach that helps students transition smoothly into further education or other opportunities. The school is dedicated to the welfare and inclusion of all children, striving to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary for future success.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Referrals and admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Castle School (64.6)
- Bradfield College (63.7)
- Brookfields Special School (63.0)
- TLG Reading (62.7)
- Priors Court School (59.9)
Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 6 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 130
- Pupils
- 92
- Boys
- 77
- Girls
- 15
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2017-01-17
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 92 | 77 | 15 | 130 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 85 | 65 | 20 | 130 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 64 | 52 | 12 | 130 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 64 | 52 | 12 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 53 | 46 | 7 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 50 | 0.00 |
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