The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 257
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 38.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Mr Mark Snow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Furrlongs, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMedina House School
Special school · Very close
Nodehill Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 672m away
Summerfields Primary School
Primary · 791m away
Nine Acres Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St George's School
Special school · Grammar · 1.1km away
Medina College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hunnyhill Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barton Primary School?
Barton Primary School currently has 257 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barton Primary School take?
Barton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barton Primary School?
Barton Primary School is in Newport, PO30 2AX, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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