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Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4QL, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.0 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
490
Capacity
505
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of October 2023, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 82% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 10% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 95.0 indicates it outperforms 95% of schools, reflecting strong parent satisfaction and community support. However, while the percentage achieving the higher standard is 10%, there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black African0.4%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.27695, -2.55290 · CW8 4QL
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN144058
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.barnton.cheshire.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2023.
Is Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School a good school?
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School scores 95.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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