The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp 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)
103
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.
9% 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 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 172
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 28.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Rachel Steele (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Vicarage Lane, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkside Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Royston High - A Specialist Science College
Secondary · 438m away
Royston Meadstead Primary School
Primary · 659m away
Lift Meadstead
Primary · 659m away
Summerfields Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Carlton Community College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Outwood Academy Carlton
Secondary · 1.1km away
Carlton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Royston St John Baptist CE Primary's Ofsted rating?
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Royston St John Baptist CE Primary?
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Royston St John Baptist CE Primary take?
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Royston St John Baptist CE Primary?
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary is in Barnsley, S71 4QY, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Royston St John Baptist CE Primary have a sixth form?
No, Royston St John Baptist CE Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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