The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Karen Dobson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Shaw Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShawlands Primary School
Primary · Very close
Joseph Locke Primary School
Primary · Very close
Holgate School Sports College
Secondary · Very close
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Secondary · 561m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Primary · 652m away
Barnsley College
16 plus · 742m away
Horizon Community College
Secondary · 756m away
Rockley Mount School
Special school · 812m away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Rood Catholic Primary School take?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is in Barnsley, S70 6JL, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Rood Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Rood Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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