Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
97%
Capacity
490
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 490 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 505 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Sara Albiston, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5027th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 59 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Science Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Townfield Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 4QL |
| Headteacher | Sara Albiston |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 490 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.7% |
| School Capacity | 490 / 505 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5027th of 13,686
Nationally
734th of 2,065
In North West
44th of 110
In Cheshire West and Chester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
80
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
61 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Townfield Lane, Northwich
Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 4QL
Journey to School
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