SchoolScoresWarrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of EMMANUEL DIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL ACADEMIES TRUST
Collin Street, Warrington, WA5 1TG
01925 633606 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 November 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Warrington comparisons use the 36 of its 77 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 41 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 35th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 24th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 29th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 parents who had raised a concern 33rd highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 32nd highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Warrington figures pool parents at the Warrington schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 111299), before it changed to its current form.
74% — 6 points above the Warrington average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Warrington. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 45.4% | 24.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 61st highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 59.8% | 16.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 26th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 8.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 70th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 13% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.5 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 74th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 6% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.4 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 24th highest of 76 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 55% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 11.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bewsey Lodge Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sankey Valley St James CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2021 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westbrook Old Hall Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Latchford St James CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dallam Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chapelford Village Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
83% of the 18 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School as their first choice for 19 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 18 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151976.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.