Located in Cranbourne West, Melbourne, Barton Primary School is a large government primary school with year levels spanning Prep-6.

The latest primary rating of 5.5 indicates room for stronger academic outcomes.

Recent ratings have remained broadly steady, suggesting a fairly consistent academic profile.

Its ICSEA score of 1020 indicates a broadly average school community, sitting around the 56th percentile nationally.

Peer comparison suggests the school is performing broadly as expected for its student background profile.

The school currently has about 1,092 students, making it a relatively large school, with clear enrolment growth over recent years.