The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
4% 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 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 9.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Westwood New Road, Tankersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3DA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
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Hoyland Common Primary School
Primary · 892m away
Birdwell Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
West Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Kirk Balk Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Paces School for Conductive Education
Special school · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School take?
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School is in Barnsley, S75 3DA, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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