The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 321
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Karen Brown (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Royston Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOutwood Academy Shafton
Secondary · 727m away
Churchfield Primary School
Primary · 779m away
Lift Shafton
Primary · 1.0km away
Birkwood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Carlton Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Carlton Community College
Secondary · 2.3km away
Outwood Academy Carlton
Secondary · 2.3km away
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cherry Dale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cherry Dale Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cherry Dale Primary School?
Cherry Dale Primary School currently has 321 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cherry Dale Primary School take?
Cherry Dale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cherry Dale Primary School?
Cherry Dale Primary School is in Barnsley, S72 8AA, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cherry Dale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cherry Dale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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