The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 0% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
0%
-62.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 119
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 42%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Kelly (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKirk Balk Academy
Secondary · 333m away
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Primary · 405m away
West Meadows Primary School
Primary · 716m away
Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 870m away
Hoyland Common Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Birdwell Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Helen's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School currently has 119 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Helen's Catholic Primary School take?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is in Barnsley, S74 9DL, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Helen's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Helen's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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