The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 338
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mr M Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Old Mill, Burton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueens Road Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Crevesford School
Special school · 1.3km away
Springwell Community Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
Springwell Special Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Primary · 1.5km away
Barnsley College
16 plus · 1.5km away
Lift St Helen's
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burton Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burton Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burton Road Primary School?
Burton Road Primary School currently has 338 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burton Road Primary School take?
Burton Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burton Road Primary School?
Burton Road Primary School is in Barnsley, S71 2AA, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burton Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burton Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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