The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 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
- 210
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- HCAT
- Head
- Mr Jon Smith (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queens Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakwell Rise Primary Academy
Primary · 594m away
Barnsley College
16 plus · 624m away
Burton Road Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Shawlands Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Joseph Locke Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holgate School Sports College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Queens Road Academy's Ofsted rating?
Queens Road Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queens Road Academy?
Queens Road Academy currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queens Road Academy take?
Queens Road Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Queens Road Academy?
Queens Road Academy is in Barnsley, S71 1AR, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queens Road Academy have a sixth form?
No, Queens Road Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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