The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 244
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 36.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Miss Katie Akeroyd (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
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Carr Head Lane, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 8DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeather Garth Primary School Academy
Primary · 435m away
Carrfield Primary Academy
Primary · 738m away
Astrea Academy Dearne
Secondary · 1.5km away
Highgate Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Wath Victoria Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Goldthorpe Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Highwoods Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lacewood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lacewood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lacewood Primary School?
Lacewood Primary School currently has 244 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lacewood Primary School take?
Lacewood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lacewood Primary School?
Lacewood Primary School is in Rotherham, S63 8DA, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lacewood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lacewood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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