Primary
Ofsted Good
About Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
At St Barnabas we strive to help every child to, ‘achieve great things’ and live ‘life in all its fullness’ by inspiring them with rich, fun experiences and equipping them with a love of learning. Our school has a strong Christian ethos built on our core Gospel values which the children chose themselves: Trust, Forgiveness, Friendship, Generosity, Respect, Service and Courage.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Mrs Becky Ham
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
5.0
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
5.0
Facilities
5.0
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
9.3
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
69.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
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Emily J
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Wonderful school with great Christian values"
We've been so impressed with St Barnabas Primary Academy. The values they teach, such as trust, forgiveness and respect, are really making a positive impact on our child's life. We love the way the school integrates faith with everyday learning.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
R
Rachael W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 15, 2021
5.0
"Fantastic facilities and supportive teachers"
My child loves attending St Barnabas and is really thriving academically and socially. The school's facilities are excellent, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor learning and sport. We've also been impressed with the support we've received from the teachers and pastoral team.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
M
Mark T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Dec 23, 2020
4.0
"Some strengths, but inconsistent teaching quality"
We moved our child to St Barnabas a year ago, and while we've seen some improvements in the teaching quality, we still feel that it can be inconsistent. The school's Christian values are a real strength, but we've experienced some issues with communication from the school office. Overall, it's been a mixed experience.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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