A good academy converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Standens Barn Primary School.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 103.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"BEST - Brave, Enthusiastic, Safe and Thoughtful"
Headteacher Mrs Amie James welcomes visitors and emphasizes Standens Barn Primary School as a wonderful, close-knit community. She highlights the BEST ethos (Brave, Enthusiastic, Safe and Thoughtful), a commitment to an exciting and inspiring curriculum, creativity through themed days and extracurricular clubs, resilience and world-readiness, and a strong community spirit with the invaluable support of parents and visitors. She invites families to visit and learn more about how the school supports every child to be their BEST.
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Standens Barn Primary School offers wraparound childcare with a Breakfast Club (8:00am–8:45am) and an After School Club (3:15pm–5:45pm). Breakfast is provided for £5.00 per day per child, with a maximum of 30 children per session; Breakfast includes cereals, toast and toppings, pastries, and activities. After School Club costs £11.00 per day per child, with a maximum of 30 children per session, and includes drinks, snacks and a small meal, with activities planned each day (e.g., Make my own pizza and board games, Dance/Karaoke, Baking, Arts/crafts, Movie night). Booking is via Arbor App or Arbor Parent Portal, on a first-come, first-served basis. The school also notes Tax-Free Childcare as a government option to help cover wraparound costs. A wraparound care policy and a policy on Tax-Free Childcare are available for download.
Oversubscription admission criteria for Standens Barn Primary School: Published Admission Number (PAN) of 60 for entry in Reception. Places are allocated first to children with an Education, Health and Care Plan that names the school, then by priority order: Looked After Children or Previously Looked After children, Children of staff (if staff have been employed ≥2 years or to fill a post with a demonstrable skills shortage), Children with a brother or sister at the school, Children living closer to the school than any other primary, and Other children. The school is 2-form entry (up to 60 children per year group). Admissions information for tours and for applying through West Northamptonshire Council is provided, with key dates for 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 admissions.
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