The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 281
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 9.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joe Woffinden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Higham Common Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGawber Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Darton Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Kexborough Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Darton Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Horizon Community College
Secondary · 2.6km away
Summer Lane Primary
Primary · 2.6km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Barugh Green Primary School?
Barugh Green Primary School currently has 281 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barugh Green Primary School take?
Barugh Green Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barugh Green Primary School?
Barugh Green Primary School is in Barnsley, S75 1LD, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barugh Green Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barugh Green Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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