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Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
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Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
- Primary
- Barnton CW8 4QL
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has cultivated a love of reading in its pupils, prioritising it from early years through to Year 6.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve exceptionally well in all subjects. The curriculum flows seamlessly from early years to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: None specifically mentioned for improvement; noted for its high quality.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve exceptionally well in all subjects including maths and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are adept at identifying gaps and misconceptions swiftly, adapting future learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well, are attentive, work hard, and feel safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: Children with SEND thrive with carefully designed and expertly tailored curriculums.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident that staff will swiftly resolve any concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures that all pupils, including those with SEND, access enrichment opportunities.
Parent Feedback: The school engages with parents consistently well.
Parental Involvement: Phonics café helps parents reinforce phonics learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils delight in high-quality enrichment activities like art, trampolining, and football clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the collaborative working culture fostered by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils reap the rewards of staff’s excellent training and development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff use assessment strategies exceedingly well to identify gaps and adapt curriculum delivery.
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About Us
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 502 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 75% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School would like to welcome you. We appreciate you visiting our website. It keeps you informed about all the options we offer for our students and provides you with all the information you require about our school. We provide the best instruction and experiences for all of our students as a school of opportunity. Our goal is to encourage our kids to believe in themselves, reach their best potential, and be inspired. Our rigorous standards are reflected in the learning environment. Children gain the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to succeed socially and academically by learning both inside and outside the classroom. Being the headteacher of Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School makes me happy. I would be happy to welcome you to our school should you choose to come and visit. Headteacher Mrs. A. Lawson.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.4 | 15.6 | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 104 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 106 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | 55.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 6.11% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% 12 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 8 | 9.28% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | 57.86% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.77% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
