Is Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 8 January 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 30th of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School

Little Lane, Great Gransden, Sandy, SG19 3AE

Local ranking30th of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

150

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 January 2025. Figures last updated 7 September 2026.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 91.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 22

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 143
Boys: 72 (50%)
Girls: 72 (50%)
Capacity: 150 (96% full)
SEND: 18.2%
FSM Eligible: 7.7%
EAL: 0.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 17.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,535/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 2.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.9%
White Other: 4.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Mixed Other: 0.7%

90.9%

White British

4.9%

White Other

2.8%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01767677294

head@barnabasoley.cambs.sch.uk

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Little Lane

Sandy, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 110814
UKPRN: 10078906
Establishment No.: 3067

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