St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School, Oxford
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Oxford. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 24th-highest of the 46 schools in Oxford with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 67% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oxfordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 84% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School as their first choice and 64 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School are St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 89% maths); St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford (0.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 92% maths); West Oxford Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 61% reading, 68% maths); and St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School (1 mile, Good, 77% reading, 80% maths).
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary SchoolSt Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School OxfordWest Oxford Community Primary SchoolSt Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).
Who goes there
14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 47.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (33%), Asian (16%) and Mixed (16%).
In 2026, 37 pupils (27.4%) received SEN support and 3 (2.2%) 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 autism.
Staffing
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oxford Rail Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Phoenix Cinema (outside), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School are The Cherwell School (1.2 miles) and The Swan School (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a happy, inclusive school where children thrive academically and personally. Pupils develop strong reading and writing skills from the early years, with staff who are well-trained and deeply committed to their subjects. The school nurtures children's talents and interests through clubs and partnerships with local organisations, helping them develop confidence and understand the wider world.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading - pupils read fluently by end of Year 2 with excellent phonics teaching and comprehension skills
- Well-designed curriculum with effective support for pupils with SEND, helping them access learning successfully
- Excellent pupil behaviour, attitudes and personal development with warm relationships and a caring school culture
- Strong emphasis on writing skills with dedicated focus on spelling, handwriting and accuracy
- Wide range of enrichment opportunities and community collaborations that develop pupils' aspirations
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, teachers do not check well enough that pupils have retained previously taught knowledge, creating gaps that hinder progress
- Need for more consistent strategies across all subjects to ensure pupils remember the most important knowledge they have been taught
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, fundraising for local and global charities, collaborations with local university and museums
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is an inclusive school where pupils are ambitious and achieve well. The school has made significant improvements in recent years with strong published outcomes in 2024, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' rating to 'Good' across all key areas.
At a Glance
14.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
51 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 84% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
15.0
Avg class size
15.3
Infant (KS1)
20.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School.
- Next Generation Soccer Schools1000m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Oxfordshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is in Oxfordshire; for families living there:
- Oxfordshire's school travel policy: Free home to school travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 15 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
140 pupils
210 places
70 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Oxford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oxford
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
8,615
Applications
6,903
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
37
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
29.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
135
Total Pupils
68
Boys
67
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
15.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,056
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,017
Per pupil
£900k
Total funding
£32k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
16.7%
Persistent absence
138
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, Oxfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 67% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
Classes at St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School average 15 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School has around 135 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School in 2024/25. 16.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School: Next Generation Soccer Schools (1km away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 15 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School is at Hart Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6BN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)