Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
The Street, Barnby, Beccles, NR34 7QB
Headteacher · Mr Simon Lea
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Key facts
Pupils91Capacity 105
OfstedReport cardInspected 19 May 2026
TrustConsortium Trust
Free school meals29.9%
SEN provisionResourced provision and SEN unit
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 19 May 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Suffolk council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in SuffolkNearby schools for the same ages
- Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.8 mi
- Carlton Colville Primary School2.4 mi
- Beccles Primary Academy2.4 mi
- Grove Primary School2.7 mi
- Ravensmere Infant School3.0 mi