Barton Church of England Primary School
Richmond, DL10 6LJ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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228th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 2,500 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 6%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Multi Skills Club and Football Club, participate in sports including body boarding, horse riding and ice skating, and engage in arts such as crafts, drawing and yoga. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 37 pupils against a stated capacity of 88. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the school manage class sizes with the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Barton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Barton Church of England Primary School is described as a ‘happy school’ with a distinct ethos of acceptance and care. The report highlights ‘high levels of care, warm relationships and a sense of fun’, noting that pupils behave well and bullying is absent. Leaders have responded effectively to the impact of the pandemic, focusing on basic skills and well-being.
Strengths
- Leaders promote reading ‘very effectively’, with pupils becoming ‘fluent and confident readers’ through well-matched books and systematic phonics.
- The curriculum in science and mathematics is clear, ensuring ‘new learning is built on what pupils already know and remember’.
- The school is ‘highly inclusive’, with teachers ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have a ‘full understanding’ of taught content.
- Pupils develop into ‘well-rounded individuals and future citizens’, engaging in activities like the ‘eco-council’ and learning about global issues.
- Staff benefit from ‘strong lines of communication and a manageable workload’, allowing them to focus fully on pupils’ needs.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum structure in some subjects is ‘unclear’ and ‘not sufficiently well planned or sequenced’, preventing pupils from making connections between new and prior learning.
- Leaders need to ensure the curriculum helps pupils ‘build new learning on what they already know and remember’ across all subjects.
- Children in the early years still need to focus on their ‘speaking, listening and communication’ skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with ‘thorough and up to date’ staff training and robust systems for recording concerns and checking records.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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