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Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School

Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4QL

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Pupils

490

Ages

2-11

FSM

15.7%

Capacity

505

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

88.0%

Writing

84.0%

Maths

90.0%

RWM Combined

82.0%

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About Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School

Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School is a primary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 82% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 490 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Townfield Lane, Northwich, CW8 4QL | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — Outstanding
Jan 2020 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Jun 2012 — Good (predecessor: Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School

What is Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School's latest exam results?

Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 82% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School located?

Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School is a primary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester (CW8 4QL).

How many pupils attend Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School?

Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School has around 490 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School with other schools?

View Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cheshire West and Chester.