Select Page

Our Values: Ambition, Compassion and Resilience

"Pupils feel safe at school. They have trusted adults to turn to if they need help or support. They have confidence that staff will help them resolve any issues related to unkind behaviour."
Ofsted 2026

"NURSERY PLACES FOR 3 YEAR OLDS IN SEPTEMBER"
Call us to find out more

"You are the light of the world... let your light shine

before others, that they may see your good deeds

and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16

"The school has achieved an award for extending pupils’ understanding of world religions." SIAMS 2019

"Pupils value the school’s outdoor spaces and opportunities to play with their friends. They enjoy a range of clubs and activities. Pupils understand the school's vision to 'let your light shine'” Ofsted 2026

"Worship is invitational allowing pupils of no religious affiliation to contribute with integrity."  SIAMS 2019

"The school has achieved an award for extending pupils’ understanding of world religions." SIAMS 2019

"Staff successfully promote a love of reading. Pupils enjoy spending time in the library reading from a range of carefully selected books which are matched to their interests and abilities." Ofsted 2026

"Reading is a strength of the school, alongside carefully planned trips and workshops which complement the curriculum." Ofsted 2026

Our Vision: Let Your Light Shine - Matthew 5:16

Safeguarding policy and procedure

At St Barnabas C of E primary School we recognise that all of our children have the right to protection – regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability. They have a right to be safe in our school. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us.

We have several members of staff who have undertaken specialist training and take on the roles of Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Safeguarding Lead (i.e. to deal with safeguarding and child protection concerns). Whole school training is given to all staff annually. This may be the statutory training or training around current initiatives in safeguarding and all new staff have induction training in safeguarding.

Designated Safeguarding Lead – Miss Sarah Sheppard – Headteacher

Deputy Safeguarding Lead – Steph Maddelena (SENDCo) and Jenny Newbolt (FLW)

Safeguarding Governors – Nicola Hunt and Catherine Lyall

On rare occasions our concerns about a child may mean that we have to consult other agencies even before we contact you. The law requires that schools report any obvious signs or suspected cases of child abuse – which include non-accidental injury, neglect, emotional abuse and/or sexual abuse. The procedures are intended to protect children at risk and all schools nationally are expected to take the attitude that where there are grounds for concern it is better to be safe than sorry. This does mean that the school staff risks upsetting some parents/carers by reporting a case which, on investigation, proves unfounded. In such circumstances, it is hoped that parents and carers would accept that the staff acted in what were believed to be the best interests of the child.

A copies of our school Safeguarding, Self Harm and Whistle Blowing policies can be found here.

Useful links:

www.childline.org.uk

www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/underwear-rule

www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety

www.thinkuknow.co.uk

http://sites.southglos.gov.uk/safeguarding

NSPCC FGM Helpline 0800 028 3550

National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247