How many pupils does St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School have?

St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School has 206 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School?

St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School is located at Quarry Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EY.

St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

Quarry Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EY

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

206

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 206 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 206 / 210 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

32.3%

Free school meals

38.3%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

15.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.7%

Overall absence

14.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

21.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

7.4

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£43,575

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,352 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,845

Spend per pupil

£6,887

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Quarry Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EY
Phone: 01892522958
Headteacher: Moira Duncombe
Website: www.st-barnabas.kent.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School?: St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School have?: St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School has 206 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School?: St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School is located at Quarry Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EY.

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