Barrow CEVC Primary School
With high expectations and Christian values at the heart of our ethos, we INSPIRE and value individual, independent learning so that everyone in school is able to be the best that they can be. This idea of thriving comes directly from John 10:10, where Jesus promises that living in community with God and one another brings abundant life to all. Placing children at the centre of everything we do, we CREATE a strong, life-long learning community of staff and children in our warm and welcoming rural environment. A rich, vibrant curriculum ensures that children DISCOVER and develop skills and understanding across a stimulating range of subjects. Time is also given to developing spirituality and character, with a focus on Christian values in the classroom and Collective Worship, which are outworked with the local church and in the community. Our inclusive school community celebrates diversity and works TOGETHER with families and the wider community to prepare our children to be positive and active members of society, bringing that ‘full life’ with them into their future contexts.
INSPIRE
In our vibrant learning environment, our dedicated, motivated and nurturing staff INSPIRE the children to become life-long learners and confident, happy individuals.
CREATE
We CREATE opportunities and experiences within our safe environment for children to develop their awareness, skills and talents thereby enabling them to discover their unique place in the world.
DISCOVER
Through a broad and balanced curriculum, we encourage the children to DISCOVER and develop their strengths and knowledge, to challenge themselves and achieve their full potential.
TOGETHER
Learning, playing and growing TOGETHER, we ensure that the children develop friendships, compassion and understand the importance of respect, tolerance and good behaviour in the school, home and wider community.
For details on how to apply for a place at Barrow Primary school, please follow the link below to our Virtual Office Admissions page .
A school is the first in the county to receive a national award recognising an excellent computing curriculum.Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled (CEVC) Primary School, near Bury St Edmunds, has been awarded the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) Computing Quality Mark.The school received the award for ‘excellence in computing curriculum delivery’.
Headteacher Helen Ashe said: “Schools that are able to show good practice in their computing curriculum and procedures can apply for the Computing Quality Mark, which is awarded by STEM Learning on behalf of the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE).“The evidence we submitted was verified by an independent assessor, who confirmed that we demonstrated the required level of attainment.
“We were therefore awarded the NCCE Computing Quality Mark for excellence in computing curriculum delivery having reached the required standard across all the dimensions of the Computing Quality Framework.
“We are delighted that Barrow is the first school in Suffolk to receive this award.”To achieve this award, the school has worked closely with the Suffolk & Colchester Computing Hub, which has supported it with its curriculum development and the Quality Mark application process.
Aquatic exercise is a fun way to focus on fitness in a gravity-reduced environment. The buoyancy of water is easier on the body and provides support for people with weakness, balance problems or pain. Additionally, the viscosity of water slows movement and provides resistance during exercise, making aquatic exercise a great workout.
Our aqua mobility class has been specially designed for older adults. The exercises focus on improving a range of motion, flexibility, balance and strength. The class is taught by our qualified swimming teacher, ensuring you get the very best experience.
If you’re looking for a new way to improve mobility, keep fit and have fun, our water fitness class will put a spring in your step. We look forward to welcoming you to our school pool.
Tuesdays from 2pm to 2.30pm
£5 per session
Contact us at: admin@barrow.suffolk.sch.uk Tel: 01284 810223
Barrow bear cubs: Chance to play, meet other local parents and meet Reception staff over a cup of tea and biscuit!
To find out more, contact the school on 01284 810223 or email us at bearcubs@barrowcevcprimaryschool.co.uk
Please note that our last session of Barrow Bears this term will be on Thursday, 11th June. We will be returning after the summer holidays on Thursday, 12th September at the usual time.
A huge thank you to all of our families who have supported our pre-school group throughout the year! Have a great summer.
"Thank you for all the amazing teaching and support my child has received"
"We are so happy to know that our child is not just loving school but also making good progress. This would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of an awesome teacher but also an incredible team of staff at barrow. Thank you!"
"My child has been given fantastic opportunities whilst at Barrow School and has absorbed a great learning mentality from the amazing staff."
"Thank you so much for looking after our 3 girls ... they have all felt safe and well looked after, as well as learning lots and having fun along the way"
"Would like to thank each and every member of staff for making Barrow such a happy and amazing school. It takes a lot of patience, hard work, dedication, long hours and laughter to ensure each and every child becomes the best version of themselves they can be. From the bottom of our hearts, a true heart-felt thank you goes to all of you."
"We have found Barrow School to be excellent at building confidence and overall learning abilities. My child loves going to school, which reflects on what a lovely school you have created."
We were pleased to welcome Mr O’Regan to tell us all about life in Y7 at King Edward VI School. #transition
Our clubs programme has been in full swing this week. KS1 Art Club enjoyed creating some seasonal tree pictures in their after school session. 🎨🖌️
We’ve been wearing yellow to raise awareness of mental health in support of @YoungMindsUK World Mental Health Day. 💛
Listening and validating their feelings is one of the most valuable ways to support someone. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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The senior pupil team are in action this evening, leading our open event for prospective parents.
Congratulations to Tom & Joe - our very cool music teachers from TF MUSIC - on their new album ‘Astrohearts’. A few of their Barrow fans loved seeing them perform as upcoming alt-pop artists ‘Loome’ at the launch gig last night. 🎸🎤
At Barrow CEVC Primary School, we are using 'Google Classroom' for remote home learning.
Go to Google ClassroomFor Google Classroom support issues and password reset requests follow the link below and complete the online form.
for Google Classroom SupportYou can download the app to your own devices by using the links
Working together with Elite Swimming Academy, the school was able to secure the future of our swimming pool with a major refurbishment in 2015. The treasured swimming pool, funded and built by the Barrow village community over 50 years ago now, is now used by both ESA and the school with a much expanded capacity to deliver weekly programs of high-quality swimming lessons.
For more informationThis School brochure is designed to give you information about our school and its activities of opportunity for all.
Download BrochureOur breakfast and after school club at Barrow School is known as ‘Barrow EXTRA’. This provision is open to all children at Barrow from Reception to Year 5, during term time. We aim to offer to our children and parents quality care in a safe, stimulating and friendly environment in which the children’s personal, social and educational development can flourish.
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