Barton CofE VA Primary School, Cambridge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Barton CofE is an exceptionally caring school where every child feels safe, seen and valued. Teachers have high expectations and pupils respond by working hard and speaking confidently about their learning. With excellent reading programmes, strong support for children with additional needs, and a wonderful range of clubs and trips, your child will thrive both academically and personally.
Key Strengths
- Pupils quickly become confident readers with strong phonics and reading support programmes in place
- Teaching is clear and consistent, with teachers using questioning well and adapting explanations to help pupils understand
- The school fully includes pupils with special educational needs and provides effective adaptations for all learners
- Behaviour is calm and purposeful with well-established routines that help pupils concentrate and try hard
- Enrichment programme including clubs, trips and community projects helps pupils develop confidence and respect
Areas for Improvement
- Writing achievement is varied across the school and needs further development as new teaching approaches are still being embedded
- The school should continue to strengthen its approach to teaching writing to ensure pupils develop secure fundamental writing skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong oversight from governors and a culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, performances, academic challenges, community projects, school council
Barton CofE VA Primary School is a calm, inclusive school where pupils thrive and care goes hand in hand with curiosity. The school has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection with effective teaching, a broad curriculum, and strong relationships.
At a Glance
6.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
81 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 91%. Maths has declined from 87% to 77%. Writing has improved from 60% to 68%.
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
117 pupils
120 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Cambridge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cambridge
Admissions Demand - Cambridgeshire
Places available
8,190
Applications
6,413
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Cambridgeshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.22873%
Overall absence
6.54206%
Persistent absence
107
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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