Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4QLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School is a primary school in Northwich for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 1st of 24 primary schools in Northwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2023, report published 22 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2023
Staff have extremely high expectations of pupils at Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School. Pupils, and children in the early years, excel in every aspect of their education. All pupils embrace the school's values of inspire, believe and achieve. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are exceedingly well prepared for the next steps in their education. Pupils in each of the specially resourced provisions for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provisions) also thrive because of carefully designed and expertly tailored curriculums. Pupils take absolute pride in the work that they produce. It is of an exceedingly high standard. Pupils were delighted to talk about what they have been learning. Pupils across the school thrive in a harmonious and caring environment. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are fully attentive in lessons. They work hard without any distraction or disruption. Pupils are confident that staff will swiftly resolve any concerns that they may have. The school is built on a strong culture of respect. Pupils are kind and caring towards one another. They feel happy and safe. Pupils delight in the vast array of high-quality enrichment activities that the school offers. For example, pupils are keen to attend art, trampolining and football clubs. The school carefully tailors its clubs to suit the needs and interests of all pupils, including those with SEND and those in the specially resourced provisions. The school's excellent programme of wider personal development enables pupils to foster their talents and interests far beyond the academic curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
51 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
482 pupils on roll, with places for 505
Schools near Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Leigh Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Comberbach Nursery and Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Weaverham Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Weaverham Forest Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WEAVER TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Sara Albiston
- Phone
- 0160674784
- Address
- Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4QL
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 144058
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.