New Barn School, Hungerford & Kintbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school's secondary site (River View) provides excellent education with stable staff who know pupils well and adapt the curriculum effectively. Safeguarding is taken seriously with strong policies and recruitment oversight. The school has responsive facilities with recently refurbished spaces and secure outdoor areas for pupils to enjoy.
Key Strengths
- Secondary-aged pupils at River View site receive positive education with stable staffing and effective curriculum adaptation
- Safeguarding policies are robust with appropriate recruitment processes and regular staff training
- Premises are well-maintained with secure outdoor spaces and recently refurbished facilities
Areas for Improvement
- Primary sites lack experienced permanent staff - many positions filled by temporary agency staff who lack confidence supporting pupils with SEND
- Staff do not receive adequate guidance on curriculum aims or how to assess pupil progress effectively
- Behaviour support plans exist but are not accessible to temporary staff, leading to inconsistent implementation and prolonged behavioural outbursts
- Leaders unable to monitor curriculum quality on primary sites due to high staff absence and vacancies
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements remain effective with compliant policies, diligent recruitment checks, and regular staff training, though implementation of behaviour strategies varies due to staff inexperience.
New Barn School is a special school across three sites serving pupils aged 6-19 with complex needs. The emergency inspection found the school does not meet all independent school standards, particularly at the primary sites due to significant staffing changes and leadership instability.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
71 pupils
130 capacity
59 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hungerford & Kintbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hungerford & Kintbury
Admissions Demand - West Berkshire
Places available
2,143
Applications
1,749
Got 1st preference
88.3%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Berkshire (2025/26)
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