Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Colethorpe Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AU
207 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
10.60% FSM %
104 Boys
103 Girls
About Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Located in Bury St Edmunds (IP29 5AU), Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Suffolk.

It has 207 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Helen Ashe.

Data for Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District West Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency West Suffolk
Ward Barrow
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10078749
URN 124690
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah Wightman Chair of Governors 01/05/2022 01/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Helen Ashe Governor 01/03/2026 01/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sam Cheetham Governor 19/07/2023 19/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mr John Gadd Governor 01/03/2026 01/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Reverend Nicola Grieves Governor 30/09/2024 30/09/2028 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Nicholas Keefe Governor 01/12/2025 01/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Nathan Marshall Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Wightman Governor 28/02/2023 28/02/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Andrew Wilson Governor 01/11/2022 19/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Woodland Governor 26/02/2026 26/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Chris Young Governor 01/01/2026 01/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 207 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Helen Ashe.
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AU, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Ashe
Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 124690
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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