Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School is a primary community school in Sawbridgeworth, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 212 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.0%, 7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 3.9%.
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Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School has an overall absence rate of 3.9%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School is 15.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School has 212 pupils on roll.
7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
30/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
14/mo
47% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
6
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Sawbridgeworth Rail Station
0.5km away · 2 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Sawbridgeworth area
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.