The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 117
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee Swift (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2022 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
January 2014 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKeresforth Primary School
Primary · 814m away
Horizon Community College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Gawber Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Rockley Mount School
Special school · 1.7km away
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Secondary · 1.7km away
Holgate School Sports College
Secondary · 2.1km away
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Shawlands Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy?
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy currently has 117 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy take?
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy?
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is in Barnsley, S75 3JS, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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