The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 121
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mrs Julie Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Barton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7BD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Barton CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barton CofE VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barton CofE VA Primary School?
Barton CofE VA Primary School currently has 121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barton CofE VA Primary School take?
Barton CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barton CofE VA Primary School?
Barton CofE VA Primary School is in Cambridge, CB23 7BD, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barton CofE VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barton CofE VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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