The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
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
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 315
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 52.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Georgina Fletcher (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Laithes Lane, Smithies, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAthersley South Primary School
Primary · Very close
Athersley North Primary School
Primary · 735m away
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Crevesford School
Special school · 1.2km away
Springwell Community Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Springwell Special Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Mapplewell Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Wilthorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Laithes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Laithes Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Laithes Primary School?
Laithes Primary School currently has 315 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Laithes Primary School take?
Laithes Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Laithes Primary School?
Laithes Primary School is in Barnsley, S71 3AF, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Laithes Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Laithes Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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