Is Barnwood Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 December 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 58th of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Barnwood Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 78% of pupils at Barnwood Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Barnwood Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Barnwood Church of England 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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Barnwood Church of England Primary School

Colin Road, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3JP

Local ranking58th of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 December 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 78.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 22.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 84.0%
Maths (Expected): 88.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 180
Boys: 98 (55%)
Girls: 79 (45%)
Capacity: 210 (84% full)
SEND: 20.0%
FSM Eligible: 18.3%
EAL: 22.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.0%
SEN Support: 15.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,691/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided 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: 65.2%
Black African: 8.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 7.3%
Asian Indian: 7.3%
White Other: 4.5%
Asian Chinese: 2.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.3%
Asian Other: 1.7%

65.2%

White British

8.4%

Black African

7.3%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01452617135

head@barnwood.gloucs.sch.uk

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Colin Road

Gloucester, South West

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Administrative

URN: 115714
UKPRN: 10071595
Establishment No.: 3365

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