Middle Barton Primary School, Chipping Norton

In its own words: "At Middle Barton School, kindness leads the way. We celebrate creativity, spark excitement in learning, and empower every child to become the very best version of themselves. Our goal is to prepare children for a successful, fulfilling future by nurturing confident, compassionate, and curious learners."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Middle Barton Primary School. As Headteacher, I feel incredibly privileged to be part of this wonderful school community, where we strive to nurture, support and inspire every child to achieve their full potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, choir, STEM, art and cheerleading.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:15am and after-school care.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Middle Barton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 100% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Middle Barton Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Middle Barton Primary School are Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths); Great Tew County Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Tackley Church of England Primary School (4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 61% maths); and Enstone Primary School (4 miles, Good, 100% reading, 78% maths).

Middle Barton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Middle Barton Primary School is one of 31 schools run by River Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 10 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 6 (5.7%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Heyford Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barton Garage (w-bound), 290 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).

Middle Barton Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.