Barton CofE VA Primary School
School Lane, Barton, Cambridge, CB23 7BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barton CofE VA Primary School is a primary school in Cambridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 33rd of 76 primary schools in Cambridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2016, report published 23 May 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2025
Pupils thrive in this calm, inclusive school where care and curiosity go hand in hand. Staff know pupils well and greet them warmly at the start of the day. The school's values shape daily life, helping children feel safe, seen and proud of who they are. Relationships are respectful and kind. Pupils say adults listen to them and help them with any worries. Teachers have high expectations. Pupils rise to these expectations. Pupils speak with confidence about their learning. They enjoy opportunities to explore ideas, solve problems and express themselves. Pupils quickly become readers and their success in a range of subjects, as reflected in the published outcomes, prepares them well for the next stage of learning. Behaviour is courteous and routines are well established. This supports pupils to concentrate, try hard and bounce back when learning feels tricky. Pupils value what they learn about other people's lives, beliefs and cultures. It helps them to develop empathy and respect for others. Beyond lessons, pupils can develop a wide range of talents and interests by taking part in clubs, performances and academic challenges. They learn about responsibility, the wider world and how to care for others.
What the school should improve
- Pupils' achievement in writing is varied. This is because the school's work to strengthen the way that writing is taught is at the early stages of implementation. The school should continue to embed its strengthened approach to teaching writing, ensuring that pupils are able to develop secure fundamental writing skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
117 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Barton CofE VA Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 58% met the expected standard |
| Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 43% met the expected standard |
| Trumpington Meadows Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Haslingfield Endowed Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Newnham Croft Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Esther Dias-Patel
- Phone
- 01223262474
- Address
- School Lane, Barton, Cambridge, CB23 7BD
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 110829
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.