Barton Primary School Information

Barton Primary School and Early Years Centre is a Community School within the comprehensive system of education on the Isle of Wight. It provides care and education for boys and girls from 3 - 11 years. There are approximately 210 children on roll with a staffing establishment of Head teacher plus seven teachers. In addition to this number there are approximately 60 children on roll in the Early Years Children's Centre with a qualified Teacher and Nursery Staff. In July 2002 Barton Primary School achieved Early Excellence Centre status and became Barton Primary School and Early Years Centre. Funding was secured to build the Early Years Centre incorporating Barton Mainstream Nursery. Alterations and extensions to the school were completed on 28th August 2003 and the Early Years Centre was completed at the end of November 2003. Parents/carers are welcome to visit the school in order to assess the opportunities provided for their child and should contact the secretary for an appointment. In 1994 the school was remodelled and a large extension reflecting the architecture of the original Victorian building was added. The old building has great character and holds many memories for past pupils and staff. Excellent facilities were incorporated into the remodelled school, classrooms with shared areas and access to a patio or courtyard, a studio for music and drama, a library with a wide range of books, a hall and kitchen. The site is unusual in having a "city" appearance on the north Barton Road side and a semi-rural aspect with lawns, shrubs, a playing field, and an environmental study area on the south, Green Street side.