Barry Primary School, Northampton

In its own words: "We are a warm, welcoming school with a dedicated staff and governors who are committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential, academically, socially and emotionally. This is reflected in our school motto, Together we care, learn and grow ."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:10am and after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Barry Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (68% in reading, 75% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Barry Primary School as their first choice and 131 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Barry Primary School are Stimpson Avenue Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 76% maths); Vernon Terrace Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); Abington Vale Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 86% maths); and Cedar Road Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 78% maths).

Barry Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 48.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (27%), White British (27%) and Black (13%).

In 2026, 25 pupils (5.7%) received SEN support and 20 (4.5%) 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 Northampton Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Allen Road (adjacent), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 733 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Barry Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Barry Primary School are Northampton School for Boys (0.3 miles), Northampton International Academy (1.1 miles) and Malcolm Arnold Academy (1.1 miles).