Options Barton, Barton-upon-Humber
Options Barton is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in Barton-upon-Humber.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Options Barton in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Options Barton are St Anne's School and Sixth Form College (3.6 miles, Good); Ganton School (3.6 miles, Outstanding); Bridgeview Special School (3.6 miles, Outstanding); and Harte's Academy (4.6 miles).
St Anne's School and Sixth Form CollegeGanton SchoolBridgeview Special SchoolHarte's Academy
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Options Barton has an education, health and care plan (56 of 56 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Barton-on-Humber Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Canberra View (adjacent), 190 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 4 March 2025, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
30 June 2026
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Options Barton excels at creating an inclusive learning environment where every pupil's individual needs are carefully considered. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that goes beyond academics, including personal development programmes focused on emotional wellbeing, future planning and life skills. The facilities are excellent and well-maintained, with thoughtfully designed spaces that ensure all pupils can access learning and facilities comfortably and safely.
Key Strengths
- Thoughtfully planned curriculum tailored to meet individual pupil needs, including those with SEND
- Strong safeguarding procedures with robust policies, regular staff training, and well-maintained record-keeping
- Well-maintained, high-standard premises with excellent facilities including separate changing areas, showers, and accessible spaces
- Comprehensive risk assessments covering all areas of school premises and activities
- Clear understanding of statutory responsibilities and independent school standards
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the proprietor body ensures robust policies aligned with recent legislation, all staff undertake regular training, and the school has well-developed procedures to report, record and monitor pupil welfare concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to local places of interest, cultural activities to learn about different faiths
Options Barton is an independent special school in North Lincolnshire that caters to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. The school is expanding its age range to include key stage 1 pupils and increasing pupil capacity from 42 to 80.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Options Barton
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
0 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 North Lincolnshire is 7.5 (the median across 94 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
56 pupils
85 places
29 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Barton-upon-Humber
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Barton-upon-Humber
Across North Lincolnshire council
Places available
2,201
Applications
1,717
Got 1st preference
96.2%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
56
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Options Barton is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
56
Total Pupils
47
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Options Barton
When was Options Barton last inspected?
Options Barton is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to Options Barton?
Options Barton has around 56 pupils on roll.
Does Options Barton have specialist SEN provision?
Options Barton is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Options Barton?
Options Barton is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Options Barton?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 0 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 North Lincolnshire is 7.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Options Barton?
Options Barton is at Barrow Road, Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 6DA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)