Barton Primary School, Newport
Barton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Newport. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 13 schools in Newport with published results, and 13,208th of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Isle of Wight (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Barton Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 56% of Year 6 pupils at Barton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 67% and 64% in Isle of Wight and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 55% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Barton Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Barton Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Barton Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Barton Primary School are Summerfields Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 55% reading, 66% maths); Nine Acres Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 75% maths); Newport Church of England Aided Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 74% reading, 72% maths); and Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy (1.1 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Barton Primary School.
Summerfields Primary SchoolNine Acres Primary SchoolNewport Church of England Aided Primary SchoolHunnyhill Ormiston Academy
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Barton Primary School (as of September 2025): 79% would recommend the school, 82% say their child is happy there and 43% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (82%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (43%).
Who goes there
39.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 9.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%), Black (8%) and Asian (6%).
In 2026, 59 pupils (24.7%) received SEN support and 12 (5%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wootton (Isle of Wight Steam Railway), about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Medina House School (opposite), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Barton Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 236 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Isle of Wight (125), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Barton Primary School issued 25 suspensions, 9.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Barton Primary School are Medina College (0.8 miles), Christ The King College (1.2 miles) and Carisbrooke College (1.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This school sits at the heart of the local community. Families are included in school life through the termly 'share my learning' event. The school holds cooking workshops for families, which are popular. They also value the support they receive from the school's pastoral team, including the 'Family Liaison Officer'.
There are high expectations set for pupils' achievement. Following disappointing outcomes in some subject areas, the school acted with determination to improve the curriculum and teaching. As a result of this work, pupils achieve well in much of their learning. Visitors to the school help to bring learning to life. These interactions show pupils how their learning links with future employment opportunities and secondary education. There are also many sporting and music opportunities, which build on pupils' talents and interests.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school is passionate about making sure that the curriculum is relevant and accessible to all pupils. In every subject area, it is clear what pupils need to learn and when. The school gives careful consideration to the support needed for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and makes sure it is in place. This means that they achieve well. Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and the school seeks external expertise when appropriate. In 'The Cabin', pupils with more complex needs receive a highly personalised approach to support their social and emotional regulation.
The teaching of reading is given high priority. The school has acted quickly to bring about improvement. There are clear expectations for how pupils learn to read using the school's chosen phonics scheme. In many lessons, pupils use their growing knowledge of letter sounds to break down words and read with increasing fluency. This is particularly strong in the early years, where children accurately read and write simple words. However, across the school there is still some variability in how well pupils learn to read, including those who need to catch up quickly.
From Ofsted's September 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2015 inspection - up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
39.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
28 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 56% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 55% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Barton Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Isle of Wight
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Barton Primary School.
- CM Sports After School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Bright Sparks Preschool And Out Of Schools Club880m away · Ofsted: Good
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 34
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 27 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Isle of Wight is 10 (the median across 51 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
258 pupils
315 places
57 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Across Isle of Wight council
Places available
1,328
Applications
931
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Isle of Wight council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(12)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
59
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
29.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
239
Total Pupils
128
Boys
111
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
14.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£39,606
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,344
Per pupil
£1821k
Total funding
£148k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
20.8%
Persistent absence
236
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Barton Primary School
Questions parents ask about Barton Primary School
What are SATs results like at Barton Primary School?
Of the pupils at Barton Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 56% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.
What is Barton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barton Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Barton Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Barton Primary School is oversubscribed, Isle of Wight allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Barton Primary School?
Barton Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at Barton Primary School?
Classes at Barton Primary School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Barton Primary School?
Barton Primary School has around 239 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Barton Primary School?
6.4% of sessions were missed at Barton Primary School in 2024/25. 20.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Barton Primary School?
Apply through Isle of Wight's coordinated admissions process, naming Barton 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.
Does Barton Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Barton Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: CM Sports After School Club (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre.
How many road collisions happen near Barton Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 27 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Isle of Wight is 10 (the median across 51 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Barton Primary School?
Barton Primary School is at Furrlongs, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2AX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)