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Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AU

Voluntary controlled school
Church of England
Pupils
207
Ages
4-11
FSM
10.6%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2011

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
77.0%
Writing
77.0%
Maths
73.0%
RWM Combined
67.0%

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About Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2011 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 67% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 207 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Colethorpe Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AU | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2011 — Outstanding

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

What is Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2011 inspection.
What are Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's latest exam results?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 67% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP29 5AU).
How many pupils attend Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 207 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School with other schools?
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