Barton Primary School is a primary school in Newport, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Barton Primary School currently has around 257 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 38.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.3%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Furrlongs, Newport, PO30 2AX
Website: www.bartonprimaryschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 01983522469
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Isle of Wight
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Mark Snow
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 118163

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 295
Number of Pupils: 257
Number of Boys: 134
Number of Girls: 123

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 20.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British76.30%196
African6.60%17
Other Asian4.70%12
Other Mixed3.10%8
Unclassified2.30%6
Other White1.90%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.60%4
Indian1.60%4
Other Black1.20%3
White and Black Caribbean0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.40%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.2)
Writing: Well Above Average (2.7)
Maths: Average (0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
56%
Town average
60%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
103.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
102.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barton Primary School
Furrlongs , PO30 2AX
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Summerfields Primary School
Atkinson Drive , PO30 2LJ
3out of 4 863 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Nine Acres Primary School
South View , PO30 1QP
4out of 4 1,180 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Hazel Close , PO30 5GD
3out of 4 1,495 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy
Forest Road , Isle of Wight PO30 5SH
- not rated 1,846 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Medina College
Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX
- not rated 1,491 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Medina High School
Mountbatten Centre , Fairlee Road PO30 2DX
- not rated 1,491 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Medina College
Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX
2out of 4 1,491 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ The King College
Wellington Road , PO30 5QT
2out of 4 2,042 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Carisbrooke College
Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU
- not rated 2,321 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Downside Middle School
Furrlongs , Barton PO30 2AX
- not rated 266 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nodehill Middle School
Upper St James Street , PO30 1LJ
- not rated 733 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kitbridge Middle School
Forest Road , PO30 5SH
- not rated 1,846 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Church of England Aided Middle School
Wellington Road , PO30 5QY
- not rated 2,017 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Archbishop King Catholic Middle School
Wellington Road , PO30 5QT
- not rated 2,042 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Isle of Wight College
Medina Way , PO30 5TA
- not rated 1,185 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Medina House School
School Lane , PO30 2HS
3out of 4 216 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Southern Stars Theatre School and Performers' College
The Green Door , 120a High Street PO30 1TP
- not rated 751 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St George's School
Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW
3out of 4 1,220 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Westmont School
Carisbrooke Road , PO30 1BY
- not rated 1,309 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lionheart School
Albany Road , PO30 5HZ
3out of 4 1,849 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.