Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School

Type Primary / Academy sponsor led
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address The Street
Barnby
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 7QB
Phone 01502476230
Reference Number 144828

Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School has performed well in its first inspection, receiving a 'Good' rating across all areas evaluated. The school boasts an ambitious curriculum that supports pupils in becoming proficient readers and understanding their place in the world. The learning environment fosters safe and happy interactions among students, with effective behavior management and ample extra-curricular activities that enrich the students' experience. Feedback from pupils and parents reflects well on the staff's support and the school's commitment to high-quality education. However, attendance remains a concern, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, which needs to be addressed to ensure they achieve their full potential.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 78
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 55.13%
Girls: 44.87%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 22.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 11.8
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 13
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 11.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 4 3 7
2 5 1 6
3 7 5 12
4 8 6 14
5 5 8 13
6 5 2 7

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 96.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.3%
White & Asian 1.3%
White & Black (African) 1.3%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 08 Feb 2022
Date Report
08 Feb 2022 School inspection:

Strengths

  • Ambitious curriculum that encourages broad knowledge.
  • Effective early reading programs supported by the trust.
  • Strong behavior management leading to a safe and supportive environment.
  • Wide range of extra-curricular activities.
  • Good collaboration with parents on pupil support.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent use of assessment systems by teachers leading to some misconceptions.
  • Low attendance rates, particularly among SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
  • Some parent dissatisfaction with school communication.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 33%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 107
Maths 103

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 1.4
Writing 4
Maths -1.9

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 4 0
Third Preference 2 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

Previous Years

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