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Barton Primary School

Isle of Wight, PO30 2AXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#12,470
of 13,686 nationally

About Barton Primary School

Barton Primary School on the Isle of Wight is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 257 pupils against a capacity of 295. That leaves some room, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 40 applications for just 26 places, with 21 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio of 1. 54 confirms that more families want in than can be accommodated. The school’s intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage, with 38. 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals — a figure well above the national average and a key demographic marker for the community it serves. The headteacher is Mark Snow, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, which will be a practical draw for local families with younger children looking for a smooth transition into reception.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFurrlongs, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2AX
HeadteacherMark Snow
Local AuthorityIsle of Wight
Number of Pupils257
Free School Meals (FSM)38.9%
School Capacity257 / 295 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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DyslexiaMental HealthMulti-Sensory

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

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Barton 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.