Barrington CofE VC Primary School
Haslingfield Road, Barrington, Cambridge, CB22 7RGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barrington CofE VC Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 69th of 76 primary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2012, report published 18 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 April 2022
Pupils at Barrington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are confident, kind, and happy. Pupils enjoy their learning and can concentrate. Ducklings in the corridor were an exciting focus for learning even at play time. Organised trips bring learning to life for example, visits to a sustainable farm, a local river trip and going to the seaside. These all provide valuable learning experiences for pupils. Pupils routinely behave well. They say that bullying is rare, and any incidents are quickly dealt with. Pupils feel valued. This is because their voice is heard, and their ideas are included in the life of the school. This is through the many varied 'ministries' that pupils can be part of. For example, having a role in designing areas of the school like the library. Pupils have a wide range of clubs that they can take part in. This is in addition to the ministries, for example, netball, choir and multi-sport. Pupils are respectful active citizens. They show tolerance and understanding of others. For instance, when talking about what it might be like to be a refugee. One pupil said, 'I just want to give them (a refugee) a hug'.
What the school should improve
- While the teaching of phonics and early reading development is strong in key stage 1 and early years, staff in key stage 2, and, in particular, those staff that carry out interventions for weaker readers, are not as secure in their knowledge of phonics. Support for older pupils who struggle to read is less effective. As a result, these pupils do not achieve as well. Leaders need to ensure all staff are well trained, so they are able to support weaker readers to catch up quickly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
174 pupils on roll, with places for 200
Schools near Barrington CofE VC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslingfield Endowed Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Foxton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Harston and Newton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Meldreth Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Agata Richards
- Phone
- 01223712273
- Address
- Haslingfield Road, Barrington, Cambridge, CB22 7RG
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 110781
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.