The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Vanessa D'Silva (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Keresforth Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 814m away
Rockley Mount School
Special school · 1.2km away
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Secondary · 1.3km away
Horizon Community College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited
16 plus · 1.8km away
Holgate School Sports College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Shawlands Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Joseph Locke Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Keresforth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Keresforth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Keresforth Primary School?
Keresforth Primary School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Keresforth Primary School take?
Keresforth Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Keresforth Primary School?
Keresforth Primary School is in Barnsley, S75 3NU, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Keresforth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Keresforth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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