Barton Church of England Primary School, Richmond
Barton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Richmond, part of Dales Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2022. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 19 schools in Richmond with published results, and 13,385th of 13,912 across England. It was 43% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Barton Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2024, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Barton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 33% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Barton Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Barton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 15 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Barton Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Barton Church of England Primary School are Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Melsonby Methodist Primary School (2.2 miles, Good); Croft Church of England Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 92% reading, 92% maths); and High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School (4.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 69% maths).
Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary SchoolMelsonby Methodist Primary SchoolCroft Church of England Primary SchoolHigh Coniscliffe CofE Primary School
The trust
Barton Church of England Primary School is one of 15 schools run by Dales Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 12 pupils (32.4%) received SEN support and 2 (5.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Barton Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 6 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Barton Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is C of E School (e-bound), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
Barton Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
29.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
18.5
Avg class size
19.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Barton Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Barton Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Barton Church of England Primary School is in North Yorkshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Barton Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
43%
Available places
33 pupils
77 places
44 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Richmond
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Richmond
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,127
Applications
5,052
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
37.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
37
Total Pupils
20
Boys
17
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
6.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,259
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£10,469
Per pupil
£411k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
9.4%
Persistent absence
32
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Barton Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Barton Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Barton Church of England Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 33% did so in maths.
What is Barton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barton Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2015 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Barton Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Barton Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Barton Church of England Primary School?
Barton Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 43% of its 77 places.
How big are the classes at Barton Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Barton Church of England Primary School average 18.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Barton Church of England Primary School?
Barton Church of England Primary School has around 37 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Barton Church of England Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Barton Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 9.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Barton Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Barton Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Barton Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Barton Church of England Primary School?
Barton Church of England Primary School is at Silver Street, Barton, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 6LJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)