The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 50% 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
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 33 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 50.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Faye Bettison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Underwood Avenue, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarnsley Academy
Secondary · Very close
The Forest Academy
Primary · 608m away
The Mill Academy
Primary · 638m away
Ward Green Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Grasmere School
Independent · 1.5km away
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Oakhill Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bank End Primary Academy?
Bank End Primary Academy currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bank End Primary Academy take?
Bank End Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bank End Primary Academy?
Bank End Primary Academy is in Barnsley, S70 4AZ, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bank End Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Bank End Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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