Barby Church of England Primary School
Daventry Road, Barby, Rugby, CV23 8TROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barby Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Rugby for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 10th of 25 primary schools in Rugby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 November 2011, report published 12 December 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
Pupils at Barby Church of England Primary School are proud that everyone at the school is friendly and welcoming. Parents say that the caring and encouraging staff make their children feel safe and happy. They appreciate how the school has been more settled following several changes in leadership. New leaders strive to make the school the heart of the community. Leaders involve the school community in church services and in developing the school allotment. Pupils' behaviour in lessons is calm and purposeful. They get on well with each other, including at playtimes. Pupils follow high expectations and respond positively to guidance from staff. Rare worries about bullying are quickly dealt with. Leaders encourage pupils to be confident. They provide opportunities for pupils to discuss school life. Leaders seek pupils' views about how the school can improve. For example, the school council contribute to discussions about how pupils should care for one another and the environment. Pupils say that they like to help the Reception-age children as 'buddies'. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to do well. They have been developing a curriculum to match these ambitions. However, plans for a few subjects need a little refinement to achieve leaders' goals.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not identify with precision the key knowledge that pupils need to learn. Teachers are not always sure what the key knowledge is that pupils should learn. Leaders should refine the curriculum plans in these subjects to make clear the key knowledge that pupils need to learn and remember. In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough what pupils have remembered. This hinders pupils' learning and can further gaps in their knowledge. Leaders need to develop a consistent, purposeful approach to assessment and ensure that the use of assessment does not place unnecessary burdens on staff or pupils
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
96 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Barby Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilsby Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Braunston Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Hillmorton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Gabriel's CofE Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Suman Bedi
- Phone
- 01788890677
- Address
- Daventry Road, Barby, Rugby, CV23 8TR
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 141044
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.