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Barry Primary School

Barry Road, Northampton, NN1 5JS
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Barry Primary School
Northampton, NN1 5JS
450 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
11.20% FSM %
226 Boys
224 Girls
About Barry Primary School

Barry Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 450 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Caron Gardner-Potter.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Northamptonshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency Northampton North
Ward Abington & Phippsville
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-01-1900
UKPRN 10081389
URN 121939
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Daniel Lister Chair of Governors 24/02/2026 01/03/2030 Appointed by LA
Mr David Bishop Governor 01/09/2023 01/04/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Claire Fleming Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Stacey Forde Governor 21/09/2023 21/09/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Jonathan Hill Governor 01/11/2025 01/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nagina Khan Governor 30/01/2025 29/01/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Lauren Purser Governor 03/04/2025 02/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Debra Thwaites Governor 07/12/2023 07/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Aaron Trevitt Governor 12/12/2024 12/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barry Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Northampton, West Northamptonshire.
Barry Primary School has 450 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Barry Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Barry Primary School is Mrs Caron Gardner-Potter.
Barry Primary School is at Barry Road, Northampton, NN1 5JS, in the West Northamptonshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Barry Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barry Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Caron Gardner-Potter
Barry Road, Northampton, NN1 5JS
01604234574
www.barryprimary.com/
Location
NN1 5JS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 121939
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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