The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 323
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Claire Athorn (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Shaw Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJoseph Locke Primary School
Primary · Very close
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Holgate School Sports College
Secondary · Very close
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Secondary · 538m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Primary · 693m away
Barnsley College
16 plus · 743m away
Horizon Community College
Secondary · 775m away
Rockley Mount School
Special school · 784m away
Questions parents ask
What is Shawlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shawlands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shawlands Primary School?
Shawlands Primary School currently has 323 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shawlands Primary School take?
Shawlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shawlands Primary School?
Shawlands Primary School is in Barnsley, S70 6JL, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shawlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shawlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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