Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Knight Street Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 9AT |
| Reference Number | 117149 |
Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School is delivering an outstanding quality of education, as evidenced by its first inspection in 15 years. The school has maintained high standards in all areas, including behaviour, personal development, and leadership, indicating a consistent commitment to excellence. Notably, the inclusive environment supports students of all abilities, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they have equal opportunities to thrive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 212 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.77%
Girls: 46.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
| 2 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly ambitious and meticulously constructed curriculum
- Exceptional behaviour and positive attitudes among pupils
- Strong focus on key vocabulary and subject-specific terminology
- Effective support for pupils with SEND from skilled teachers
- Robust systems for identifying and supporting pupils in need
- Rich range of extracurricular experiences enhancing learning
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 50 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 38 | 16 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Reedings Junior School
Bullfields, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9DD |
0.23 miles |
|
Mandeville Primary School
West Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0BL |
0.39 miles |
|
Spellbrook CofE Primary School
London Road, Spellbrook, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4BA |
1.42 miles |
|
High Wych Church of England Primary School
High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0JB |
1.42 miles |
|
Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Street, Sheering, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7LU |
1.56 miles |
|
Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wrights Green Lane, Little Hallingbury, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7RE |
1.88 miles |
|
Harlowbury Primary School
Watlington Road, Old Harlow, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DX |
2.02 miles |
|
Churchgate Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow
Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0LB |
2.33 miles |
|
Hatfield Heath Primary School
Hatfield Heath, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7EA |
2.34 miles |
|
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
London Road, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DA |
2.4 miles |
|
Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery
Mowbray Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2LS |
2.73 miles |
|
Howe Green House School
Howe Green, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM22 7UF |
2.8 miles |
|
Newhall Primary Academy
Round House Way, Harlow, CM17 9SF |
2.85 miles |
|
Richard Whittington Primary School
Thornbera Gardens, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3NP |
2.94 miles |
|
Thorley Hill Primary School
Park Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3NH |
2.99 miles |
|
Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery
Cooks Spinney, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3BW |
3.13 miles |
|
St Alban's Catholic Academy
First Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NP |
3.14 miles |
|
Manor Fields Primary School
Penningtons, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4LE |
3.22 miles |
|
Church Langley Community Primary School
Church Langley Way, Church Langley, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9TH |
3.29 miles |
|
Freshwaters Primary Academy
School Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3QA |
3.48 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Leventhorpe
Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9BY |
0.49 miles |
|
Saint Nicholas School
|
2.43 miles |
|
The Bishop's Stortford High School
Beaumont Avenue, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SH |
2.47 miles |
|
Mark Hall Academy
First Avenue, Harlow, CM17 9LR |
2.57 miles |
|
St Elizabeth's School
South End, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6EW |
2.9 miles |
|
Burnt Mill Academy
First Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NR |
3.17 miles |
|
Harlow College
Velizy Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3LH |
3.75 miles |
|
Bmat Stem Academy
Velizy Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3EZ |
3.8 miles |
|
White Trees Independent School
13a London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NA |
3.81 miles |
|
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NJ |
3.81 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic School
Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQ |
3.91 miles |
|
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Tripton Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6AA |
3.99 miles |
|
Bishop's Stortford College
School House, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2PQ |
4.01 miles |
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Hockerill Anglo-European College
Dunmow Road, Hockerill Anglo-European College, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5HX |
4.03 miles |
|
Passmores Academy
Tracyes Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6JH |
4.09 miles |
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Harlow Fields School and College
Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN |
4.34 miles |
|
Birchwood High School
Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BD |
4.37 miles |
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Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN |
4.4 miles |
|
The Greenwell Academy
Commonside Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7EZ |
4.79 miles |
|
Avanti Grange Secondary School
Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2BD |
4.89 miles |