The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 5.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Sally Adams (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4LR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Silkstone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Silkstone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Silkstone Primary School?
Silkstone Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Silkstone Primary School take?
Silkstone Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Silkstone Primary School?
Silkstone Primary School is in Barnsley, S75 4LR, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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