Middle Barton Primary School
URN: 146236 • Chipping Norton OX7 7BX
Overview
- Name
- Middle Barton Primary School
- URN
- 146236
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kim Griffin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01869340522
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 27 Church Lane, Chipping Norton OX7 7BX
Summary
Middle Barton Primary School is a rural academy located in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 106 pupils, with a capacity of 175. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The ethos of the school emphasizes curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning, with a strong focus on outdoor education.
The curriculum at Middle Barton encourages exploration and hands-on experiences, allowing students to engage with nature and develop essential skills such as resilience and teamwork. The school boasts extensive outdoor facilities, including playing fields, playgrounds, and a unique eco classroom, which enhance the learning experience and foster a sense of environmental responsibility among students.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s approach, with staff, governors, and parents working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for children. Middle Barton Primary School aims to create a safe and challenging space where every child is inspired to reach their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at Middle Barton encourages exploration and hands-on experiences, allowing students to engage with nature and develop essential skills such as resilience and teamwork. The school boasts extensive outdoor facilities, including playing fields, playgrounds, and a unique eco classroom, which enhance the learning experience and foster a sense of environmental responsibility among students.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s approach, with staff, governors, and parents working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for children. Middle Barton Primary School aims to create a safe and challenging space where every child is inspired to reach their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 106
- Boys
- 50
- Girls
- 56
- FSM %
- 11.30
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 106 | 50 | 56 | 175 | 11.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 104 | 49 | 55 | 175 | 7.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 121 | 61 | 60 | 175 | 6.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 121 | 61 | 60 | 175 | 6.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 140 | 66 | 74 | 175 | 7.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 142 | 68 | 74 | 175 | 8.50 |
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