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Barton Primary School
Furrlongs, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2AX, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.5 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
257
Capacity
295
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 91% nationally. However, only 4% of students reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 79% recommending the school, though limited data suggests further insights could be beneficial for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child is happy
82%
My child feels safe
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School supports development
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
School keeps me informed
75%
My child makes good progress
75%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.3%
Black African6.6%
Asian Other4.7%
Mixed Other3.1%
White Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.6%
Other1.6%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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50.69942, -1.28532 · PO30 2AX
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN118163
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Barton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Barton Primary School a good school?
Barton Primary School scores 12.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Barton Primary School?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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