St Barnabas Church of England School
St Barnabas Street, Wellingborough, NN8 3HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Barnabas Church of England School is a primary school in Wellingborough for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2017, report published 12 October 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
St Barnabas Church of England School is a happy and caring place to learn. The school's values of love, obedience, respect, forgiveness, honesty and kindness underpin how pupils behave towards each other and to staff. Staff know pupils and their families well. Pupils and adults have a strong sense of belonging here. There is a 'family feel' to this school. Staff have high expectations of all pupils. As a result, pupils try their best and strive to earn rewards, including 'hot chocolate Friday'. Pupils typically behave and learn well. They say that bullying does not happen. Pupils appreciate being able to talk to staff if anything worries them. They say that they feel safe in school. Staff and pupils are rightly proud of their school. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and wider opportunities. They praise the amount of lunchtime and after-school clubs on offer. Pupils are excited by these rich experiences. The activities, such as learning a musical instrument and dance club, help to develop pupils' talents and interests. Pupils have opportunities to attend trust sporting competitions and have visits to the pantomime and seaside. The school makes sure that pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- Recent changes to the curriculum development for some subjects are still new. It is too soon to see the full impact on pupils knowing and remembering more in these subjects. The school should continue with their ambitious curriculum plans and monitor the impact developments have on improving pupils' knowledge over time.
- Despite the school's best efforts, the proportion of pupils who are regularly absent from school is too high. As a result, they miss too much learning and do not achieve as well as they could. The school should continue to work with pupils and their families to reinforce attendance expectations and to make sure that pupils attend school regularly so that they can achieve as well as they could.
Pupil numbers and mix
170 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near St Barnabas Church of England School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemans Endowed Church of England Junior Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Croyland Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| The Avenue Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Fiona Hull
- Phone
- 01933445900
- Address
- St Barnabas Street, Wellingborough, NN8 3HB
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 141230
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.