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School profile

Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Barrow Primary is a rural first school currently full to capacity with 149 pupils aged 4-9 on roll. ASP data from 2018 shows that 90% of children are from a white British, Christian background. The percentage of children in receipt of the Pupil Premium funding is 13% with SEN children making up 6% of the school population. There are currently 4 EAL children.

The latest OFSTED inspection in October 2011 judged the school to be Outstanding overall, with gradings of 1 in every category. The current Headteacher, appointed permanently from January 2015, is very effectively supported by three senior leaders; two part-time Deputy Headteachers (teaching & learning) and an Assistant Head (pastoral). The highly skilled teaching staff work collaboratively with the SLT and experienced part-time teachers with specific expertise. Staff demonstrate a shared commitment to continuous improvement, which is evident in levels of planning, support and positive relationships.

About our school experience

• Details:

  Observing lessons across all key stages. ; Discussions with staff. ; Working alongside pupils.

• Start and finish times: 8.30am to 3.30pm - Flexible

  Timings can be earlier or later as required.

• Dress code:

  Cover up tattoos, Smart casual

• Teacher training:

  Suffolk & Norfolk SCITT and The Faculty of Education in Cambridge

  Find out more about our teacher training

Links to more information about our school

• Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Get Information About Schools
• Ofsted report: Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
• Performance information: Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Entry requirements

You must:

No requirements specified

• DBS check required:

  No - Candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Placement dates

There are no upcoming dates

Location

• Address: Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5AU

• Parking:

  Yes - on site parking provided

  Car parking is available at the front of school and in addition we have a car park in front the pre-school next door.

• Address: Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5AU
• School phases: Early years, Primary (4 to 11)
• Dates: 0 dates available for this school
• DBS check required:

  No - Candidates will be accompanied at all times.