The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 106
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kim Griffin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
27 Church Lane, Middle Barton, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 7BX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Middle Barton Primary School?
Middle Barton Primary School currently has 106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Middle Barton Primary School take?
Middle Barton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Middle Barton Primary School?
Middle Barton Primary School is in Chipping Norton, OX7 7BX, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Middle Barton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Middle 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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