The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- LEGER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Potts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Church Lane, Barnburgh, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7EZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWindhill Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Astrea Academy Dearne
Secondary · 2.3km away
Goldthorpe Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
The Laurel Academy
Secondary · 2.6km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Montagu Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Highwoods Academy
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Barnburgh Primary Academy?
Barnburgh Primary Academy currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnburgh Primary Academy take?
Barnburgh Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnburgh Primary Academy?
Barnburgh Primary Academy is in Doncaster, DN5 7EZ, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnburgh Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Barnburgh Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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