Barton Seagrave Primary School

About Barton Seagrave Primary School

Barton Seagrave Primary School sits right on the local authority average for the key KS2 benchmark, with 61% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — exactly matching the North Northamptonshire average for primary schools. That places it 46th out of 111 primaries in the area, squarely in the middle of the pack. But dig a little deeper and the picture becomes more nuanced. In reading, 82% of pupils hit the expected standard and 33% reached the higher standard, both comfortably above the maths equivalent of 77% and 20% respectively. The school’s average reading score of 106 also edges ahead of its maths average of 104. So while the headline metric is unremarkable against the LA, the school appears to be doing particularly well with reading outcomes, which may reflect a focused literacy strategy.

In its most recent graded inspection in 2013, Ofsted rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. An ungraded inspection in October 2022 confirmed the school remains Good, suggesting stable leadership under headteacher Marek Krzanicki. The previous inspection in 2008 also awarded a Good rating, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time. On the Progress 8 measure, the data is not available, so it’s hard to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. However, the KS2 results show a school that delivers solid, if not exceptional, outcomes — particularly in reading, where performance is notably stronger than in writing, where only 64% met the expected standard and none reached the higher standard.

With 628 pupils against a capacity of 630, the school is effectively full, and it was oversubscribed for 2025/26: 177 applications for 88 places, with 71 of 73 first-preference families offered a spot. That suggests strong local demand. Facilities are generous for a primary, including a gymnasium, music rooms, art studios, an ICT suite and a chapel. Sports include swimming, gymnastics and athletics, and clubs range from science and coding to eco club and choir. The school’s SEND provision is broad, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autism and physical disabilities. This is a school that suits families who value a well-resourced, mid-sized primary with consistent Good outcomes and a particular strength in reading, but who are realistic about its middling position in the LA rankings.

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