A Church of England School

Barham Church of England Primary School is affiliated to St John the Baptist Church in Barham. Our Christian vision is central to school life and shapes our curriculum, collective worship, relationships and care for one another.

At Barham Church of England Primary School, we know, nurture and value everyone in our school. We celebrate everyone’s unique character, gifts and talents. As a school family, we take care of ourselves, others and the world God has given us. We are rooted in our local community.

At the heart of our school is a memorable creative curriculum, where children are challenged and inspired to explore, create and learn through a range of enriching opportunities, including academic studies, sport and the arts, outdoor learning and play. Through this, we learn and grow to be kind, confident and curious individuals.

Our Christian vision in action

Our Christian vision is rooted in the story of Jesus Feeding the Five Thousand in John 6:1–14. The story reminds us that everyone is valued, every gift matters and that, by sharing what we have, we can make a positive difference.

Our values encourage everyone at Barham to be:

Kind – caring for ourselves, one another and the world God has given us.

Confident – recognising our worth and using our individual gifts and talents.

Curious – asking thoughtful questions, exploring, creating, reflecting and growing in wisdom.

Faith in daily school life

Collective worship is a sacred and significant part of each school day. We gather as a school family to hear Bible stories, reflect, pray, sing and celebrate together.

Throughout the year, we mark important Christian festivals, including Harvest, Advent, Christmas, Easter and Ascension. We also hold services for Remembrance, Saints’ Days, Christingle and the Blessing of the Backpacks. Many of these celebrations take place at St John the Baptist Church, and parents and families are warmly invited to join us.

Our annual Creative Prayer Day gives every class opportunities to explore different ways of praying, thinking and reflecting.

Every classroom has a reflective area that children may choose to use. Our spiritual garden, which was designed with the children, also provides a peaceful outdoor space for personal reflection, collective worship and circle time.

 Our church partnership

Children are an important part of the church community. Our close relationship with St John the Baptist Church enriches worship, celebrations and the wider life of our school.

Please use the links below to find out more:

Visit the St John the Baptist Church website

Read our latest SIAMS inspection report