New Barn School
Other independent special school · Ages 6–19 · West Berkshire
New Barn School is an independent special school in West Berkshire for ages 6–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- Welford, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HZ
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 6–19
- Council
- West Berkshire
- Pupils on roll
- 71 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “It is making sure that the action plan sets out clear, measurable success criteria to meet the previously unmet standards securely and consistently.”
- “This includes leaders with specialist knowledge in curriculum and teaching.”
- “The proprietor continues to work resolutely to ensure that pupils’ safety, behaviour, welfare and wellbeing remain a priority.”
To improve
- “The school does not meet all of the independent school standards that were checked during this inspection”
- “At the last inspection, the proprietor had not ensured that all the independent school standards (the standards) were met.”
- “Weaknesses were identified in the school’s curriculum design, standards of teaching and the proprietor’s capacity to improve the school.”
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 7 July 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in West Berkshire.
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