The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 12.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Garden (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stocks Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSummer Lane Primary
Primary · 311m away
Holgate School Sports College
Secondary · 555m away
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · 652m away
Shawlands Primary School
Primary · 693m away
Joseph Locke Primary School
Primary · 693m away
Horizon Community College
Secondary · 710m away
Barnsley College
16 plus · 1.0km away
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley is in Barnsley, S75 2DF, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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