The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steve Silverwood (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 8HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Ellis Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Kirk Balk Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
West Meadows Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy?
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy take?
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy?
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy is in Barnsley, S74 8HS, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Elsecar Holy Trinity 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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