The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Benson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Beech Close, Brierley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 9EJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLift Shafton
Primary · 1.8km away
St Helen's CE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Outwood Academy Shafton
Secondary · 1.9km away
Compass Community School Hemsworth
Independent · 2.2km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
South Hiendley Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Ladywood Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Cherry Dale Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Barnsley, S72 9EJ, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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