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Barton Farm Primary Academy

Winchester, SO22 6HSPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
76 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Barton Farm Primary Academy

Barton Farm Primary Academy’s most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in 2023, awarded it the highest possible rating of Outstanding across every single category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That puts it in a strong minority within Hampshire, where only 33 out of 425 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating. The school’s performance in key stage 2 assessments also stands out against the local authority average: while the Hampshire average for primary schools sits at 61% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, Barton Farm’s results are notably higher. For parents weighing up options in the Winchester area, this combination of a clean-sweep Ofsted judgement and above-average academic outcomes makes Barton Farm a particularly compelling choice, especially given that it serves a relatively modest cohort of 235 pupils against a capacity of 450.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBarton Farm Primary Academy, Kings Barton, Winchester, Winchester, SO22 6HS
HeadteacherNicola Wells
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils235
Free School Meals (FSM)11.5%
School Capacity235 / 450 (52% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballSwimmingCricketNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessGardeningFilm ClubEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:25

Source: bartonfarmacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barton Farm Primary Academy

Barton Farm Primary Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.