Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Nr Thetford

In its own words: "We are exceptionally proud of our warm, friendly and caring school where each child is valued as a unique individual with their own character, skills and talents to be developed and celebrated."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 88% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Queensway Infant Academy (2 miles); Queensway Junior Academy (2.1 miles, 65% reading, 59% maths); Redcastle Family School (2.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 85% maths); and Norwich Road Academy (2.7 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 72% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.9% 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, 45 pupils (29%) received SEN support and 14 (9%) 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 Thetford Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (outside), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).

In 2024/25, Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 6.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.