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Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

207

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by Suffolk and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AU
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
10.6% of pupils
DfE URN
124690

Other Primary Schools in Bury St Edmunds

If Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury St Edmunds are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.