The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 289
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 56.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Miss Kirsty Wordsworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lindhurst Road, Athersley North, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLaithes Primary School
Primary · 735m away
Athersley South Primary School
Primary · 972m away
Mapplewell Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wellgate Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Dove School
Independent · 1.7km away
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
All-through · Grammar · 1.8km away
Crevesford School
Special school · 1.9km away
Springwell Community Special School
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Athersley North Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Athersley North Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Athersley North Primary School?
Athersley North Primary School currently has 289 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Athersley North Primary School take?
Athersley North Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Athersley North Primary School?
Athersley North Primary School is in Barnsley, S71 3NB, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Athersley North Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Athersley North Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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