Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Stamford

In its own words: "At Barnack CE Primary, our purpose is clear: to create an awe-inspiring school where every child flourishes as a Christian, a life-long learner and a dreamer with boundless ambition."

In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Peterborough and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 100% in reading and 96% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School are The Uffington Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 64% maths); Wittering Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 80% maths); John Clare Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 91% reading, 95% maths); and St George's Church of England Aided Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths).

Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 29 pupils (16.1%) received SEN support and 3 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Stamford Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is B1443 Bus Shelter (adjacent), 180 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other crime and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Peterborough (275).

In 2024/25, Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.