Richard Barnes Academy is a not applicable school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Richard Barnes Academy currently has around 120 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 65% boys and 35% girls. Around 62.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.3%). other white pupils make up about 10%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Williamson Avenue, Peterborough, PE3 6BA |
| Website: | www.rjba.education |
| Telephone: | 01733978224 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire Everton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147892 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 160 |
| Number of Pupils: | 120 |
| Number of Boys: | 78 |
| Number of Girls: | 42 |
| White British | 63.30% | 76 |
| Other White | 10.00% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 5.80% | 7 |
| Other Black | 3.30% | 4 |
| African | 3.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.50% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Town Primary Academy Midland Road , PE3 6DD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Primary School Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 59 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary School Beech Avenue , PE1 2EH | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary Academy Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary School Gladstone Street , PE1 2BZ | - not rated | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hunt School Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Hunt Academy Bradwell Road , PE3 9PY | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School (the Cathedral School) Park Road , PE1 2UE | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deacon's School Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Barnes Academy Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pupil Referral Service, Peterborough Williamson Avenue , PE3 6BA | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Peterborough School Thorpe Road , PE3 6AP | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Independent School 45 Thorpe Road , PE3 6AN | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Lodge Care of: Peterborough City Council , Town Hall PE1 1HF | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.