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Barton CofE VA Primary School

Barton CofE VA Primary School

South Cambridgeshire, CB23 7BDPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

101%

Capacity

121

Pupils

2.6x

Demand

About Barton CofE VA Primary School

Barton CofE VA Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 121 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 120 places).

Ofsted has rated Barton CofE VA Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Martin, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7799th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.

Barton CofE VA Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 14 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.

Barton CofE VA Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (81 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Barton CofE VA Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Netball, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Barton CofE VA Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Lane, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB23 7BD
HeadteacherJulie Martin
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils121
Free School Meals (FSM)6.6%
School Capacity121 / 120 (101% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (23 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)

7799th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 57%

843rd of 1,612

In East of England

Top 52%

33rd of 55

In South Cambridgeshire

Top 60%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

60%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 110
Expected:100%
Higher:40%
Writing
Expected:60%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:87%
Higher:33%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +1%

'22/23

59%

'23/24

60%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

81 responses

Would Recommend This School

98%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
12%
Concerns dealt with
65%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculumProgress updatesClubs & activitiesPersonal development

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteLibrarySensory RoomDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballAthleticsNetballCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

14

Applications

37

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

14 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Barton CofE VA Primary School

Barton CofE VA Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01223262474www.bartonprimary.org.uk/

School Lane, Cambridge

South Cambridgeshire, CB23 7BD

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School Lane, Cambridge

South Cambridgeshire, CB23 7BD

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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