The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 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
- 206
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 39.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Miss Victoria Gorton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Location
St Helen's Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrevesford School
Special school · 873m away
Springwell Community Special School
Special school · 873m away
Springwell Special Academy
Academy · 873m away
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
All-through · Grammar · 1.0km away
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Primary · 1.3km away
Carlton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Burton Road Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Athersley South Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift St Helen's's Ofsted rating?
Lift St Helen's was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift St Helen's?
Lift St Helen's currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift St Helen's take?
Lift St Helen's caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift St Helen's?
Lift St Helen's is in Barnsley, S71 2PS, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift St Helen's have a sixth form?
No, Lift St Helen's does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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