The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 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
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 240
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 26.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- PIONEER ACADEMIES COMMUNITY TRUST (PACT)
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Tiedemann (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Midland Road, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoyston St John Baptist CE Primary
Primary · Very close
Royston High - A Specialist Science College
Secondary · Very close
Royston Meadstead Primary School
Primary · 540m away
Lift Meadstead
Primary · 540m away
Summerfields Primary Academy
Primary · 909m away
Carlton Community College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Outwood Academy Carlton
Secondary · 1.2km away
Carlton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parkside Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Parkside Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkside Primary Academy?
Parkside Primary Academy currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkside Primary Academy take?
Parkside Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkside Primary Academy?
Parkside Primary Academy is in Barnsley, S71 4QP, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkside Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Parkside Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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