Welcome to our school website.
At St Barnabas we strive to help every child to, ‘achieve great things’ and live ‘life in all its fullness’ by inspiring them with rich, fun experiences and equipping them with a love of learning. Our school has a strong Christian ethos built on our core Gospel values which the children chose themselves: Trust, Forgiveness,Friendship, Generosity, Respect, Service and Courage. St Barnabas was known in the Bible as an encourager so we try to follow his example and encourage others. With close links with our parish church, other schools in our multi-academy Trust and our dedicated team of staff, governors and parents, we take pride in, “Learning and growing together in a love-filled Christian family”.
We would welcome you to come along and visit our school as ‘Every day is an open day at St Barnabas’. If you would like to arrange a visit then please contact our school office on 01254 702996 or email [email protected]. Please check out our school twitter/ X page , our facebook page, our gallery or latest news to see all of the fun things we get up to at St Barnabas.
If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to our St Barnabas school family,
Mrs Becky Ham
Headteacher
Upcoming Events
Latest News
Reception class contribute to the Big Winter Wander
A huge well done to our wonderful Reception children, who showed incredible determination today taking part in the Big Winter Wander! Our little explorers braved the elements to complete an impressive 2.55km trek around Jack Keys, taking in the sights and sounds of the season while showing fantastic team spirit. We are so proud of how well they handled the distance and represented our school. If you would like to celebrate their achievement and support our fundraising efforts, please consider making a contribution directly to our school page at https://socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-nzymxvnokwdn?currentTab=feed. Every donation makes a real difference, and we thank you for your wonderful support!
Amazing Attendance Award
* Big News: National Attendance Award Winners! * We are absolutely delighted to announce that St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy has been recognised with another National School Attendance Award for the Autumn 2025/26 term! Thanks to our amazing pupils and families, we have ranked once again in the Top 10% of all FFT primary schools in England for our attendance. * A Heartfelt Thank You * To our parents and carers: this award belongs to you too. Thank you for your continued support, your communication, and for ensuring your children are through the gates and ready to learn every single day. We couldn't have achieved this "Top 10%" status without your commitment. * Why Attendance Matters * Regular attendance isn't just about certificates; it’s about giving our children the best start in life. When children attend school regularly, they: * Build Strong Friendships: Consistency helps children develop social skills and lasting bonds. * Boost Confidence: Staying on track with lessons prevents the "catch-up" stress and keeps them feeling capable. * Unlock Potential: Every day in school is a new opportunity for a "lightbulb moment" that could spark a lifelong passion. Let’s keep this incredible momentum going into the next term! Go Team St Barnabas! ✨ #SchoolAttendance #Top10Percent #StBarnabasDarwen #NationalAttendanceAward #EducationMatters #ProudSchool
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NSPCC Times Tables Rock Star Challenge
Today, Key Stage 2 battled it out on Times Table Rock Stars as part of the NSPCC challenge. Throughout the day, children showed fantastic determination and focus as they competed, earning points and contributing towards St Barnabas’ whole-school score, as well as the overall North West total. Thanks to everyone for their great effort in dressing in numbers or as rock stars. A huge well done to all pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 for your amazing effort, resilience and competitive spirit. You should be incredibly proud of your contribution and the enthusiasm you showed throughout the event! Thanks to everyone who has donated to NSPCC. Donations can be made on parent pay!