Barton CofE VA Primary School
Cambridge, CB23 7BD · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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69th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 5.4/10 nationally. 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) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barton CofE VA Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 117 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving into Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Barton CofE VA Primary School
Overview
Barton CofE VA Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils thrive in a “calm, inclusive school” where they feel “safe, seen and proud of who they are.” The school continues to provide a high-quality education with strong leadership and positive relationships.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad, rich” and “clearly sequenced,” helping pupils build knowledge securely over time.
- Teaching is “clear and consistent,” with staff using questioning well and adapting explanations to support learning.
- Reading is a “clear priority,” with pupils quickly learning to read and receiving “timely, targeted support” if they fall behind.
- The school “fully includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities,” ensuring all can access learning and succeed.
- Behaviour is “courteous” and “calm,” with attendance rates now “above the national average.”
Areas to improve
- The school should “continue to embed its strengthened approach to teaching writing,” as pupils’ achievement in this area is currently varied and implementation is at an early stage.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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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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