Barton Church of England Primary School
Silver Street, Barton, Richmond, DL10 6LJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Richmond for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 May 2022, report published 6 July 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 May 2022
This is a happy school. The school motto of 'the small school with the big heart' accurately sums up its distinct ethos. Pupils speak of accepting everyone, and valuing others' personalities and differences. This was observed regularly during the inspection. There are high levels of care, warm relationships and a sense of fun everywhere. Pupils interact and play with their friends at breaktimes. Behaviour is good in lessons and outside. There is no evidence of bullying. Adults swiftly address minor falling outs. Pupils speak highly of their teachers. Teachers have high expectations that pupils will do their best. Pupils appreciate teachers' sense of humour and how their learning is usually fun. Pupils are proud of their school. They make good use of the school grounds and appreciate outdoor learning in the 'forest schools' area. Pupils enjoy the opportunities to share how they feel. 'Mental health champions', the use of 'worry monsters' to raise anxieties or using the 'thinking chair' help pupils maintain positive mental well-being. Older pupils have a strong sense of fairness. Pupils readily speak out against perceived injustice. They learn how to stay safe, especially online. The school council is integral to selecting new playtime equipment. It organises charity fundraising and suggests visits out of school.
What the school should improve
- The structure of the curriculum in some subjects is unclear. It is not sufficiently well planned or sequenced. Pupils are unable to make connections between new learning and what they already know. The curriculum is not helping them to know more and do more over time. Leaders need to make sure that in all subjects the curriculum helps pupils to build new learning on what they already know and remember. It is clear from leaders' actions that they are in the process of bringing this about while making necessary amendments in response to the impact of COVID-19. They have set an ambitious timetable to complete revisions to the curriculum. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied.
Pupil numbers and mix
37 pupils on roll, with places for 88
Schools near Barton Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 94% met the expected standard |
| Melsonby Methodist Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Croft Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 92% met the expected standard |
| High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Abbey Infants' School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DALES ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kirstie Petch
- Phone
- 01325377246
- Address
- Silver Street, Barton, Richmond, DL10 6LJ
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 144155
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.