Middle Barton Primary School
Chipping Norton, OX7 7BX · Oxfordshire · primary school
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68th of 230 primary schools in Oxfordshire we can score, 244 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 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Middle Barton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the KS2 Sports Club, Cheerleading, Mad Science Club, Football club, Choir with Mrs Grierson, and Art Club, with trips to Chedworth Roman Villa.
Getting in
The published school roll is 106 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 maintain progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How does the curriculum integrate the recent trip to Chedworth Roman Villa into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about Middle Barton Primary School
Overview
Middle Barton Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are “overwhelmingly proud” and feel safe. Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” that widens knowledge and experiences, with a strong emphasis on equality, inclusion, and diversity.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit high standards of behaviour, with “very little off-task behaviour” and rare instances of bullying, which are dealt with quickly.
- The curriculum is carefully mapped, allowing pupils to “remember previous learning and link it to new learning,” particularly in subjects like geography.
- Early years provision is strong, with adults skilfully supporting children’s understanding of number and language through practical activities.
- Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well, benefiting from early identification of needs and strong relationships with feeder schools and parents.
- Staff feel well supported, with leaders mindful of workload and well-being, fostering a positive environment for professional development.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, teachers do not consistently check what pupils have already learned, meaning learning activities do not always build effectively on previous knowledge.
- Reading books for some pupils are not consistently matched to the sounds they are learning, hindering their ability to practise and develop reading fluency and confidence.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with safeguarding having the “highest priority” and all adults aware of their roles in keeping pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
—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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