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Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Church Road, Barningham, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1DD

A Good-rated primary school in Bury St Edmunds where 50% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

Ages

3-11

FSM

14.8%

Capacity

120

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

81.0%

Writing

75.0%

Maths

56.0%

RWM Combined

50.0%

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About Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 20 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 81 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1DD | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Good
Jun 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What is Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 20 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

What are Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's latest exam results?

Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP31 1DD).

How many pupils attend Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 81 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School with other schools?

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