The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 5.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mr S M Tabbner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Moorend Lane, Silkstone Common, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4QT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School?
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School take?
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School?
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School is in Barnsley, S75 4QT, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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