The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 307
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Sanderson (Joint Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Wakefield Road, Smithies, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLaithes Primary School
Primary · Very close
Athersley North Primary School
Primary · 972m away
Crevesford School
Special school · 1.0km away
Springwell Community Special School
Special school · 1.0km away
Springwell Special Academy
Academy · 1.0km away
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Wilthorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Burton Road Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Athersley South Primary School?
Athersley South Primary School currently has 307 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Athersley South Primary School take?
Athersley South Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Athersley South Primary School?
Athersley South Primary School is in Barnsley, S71 3TP, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Athersley South Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Athersley South Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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