The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 22.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- HCAT
- Head
- Mr Richard Swallow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5XB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hoyland Common Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
West Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Park House School
Independent · 1.9km away
Kirk Balk Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Birdwell Primary School?
Birdwell Primary School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birdwell Primary School take?
Birdwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birdwell Primary School?
Birdwell Primary School is in Barnsley, S70 5XB, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birdwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birdwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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