The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 448
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Judith Brock (Co-Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Shaw Street, Joseph Locke Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShawlands Primary School
Primary · Very close
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Holgate School Sports College
Secondary · Very close
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Secondary · 538m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Primary · 693m away
Barnsley College
16 plus · 743m away
Horizon Community College
Secondary · 775m away
Rockley Mount School
Special school · 784m away
Questions parents ask
What is Joseph Locke Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Joseph Locke Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Joseph Locke Primary School?
Joseph Locke Primary School currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Joseph Locke Primary School take?
Joseph Locke Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Joseph Locke Primary School?
Joseph Locke 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 Joseph Locke Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Joseph Locke Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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