The Robert Ogden School - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent special school
Ages: 5–19
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 141
Capacity: 85%

Governance

Local authority: Barnsley
Head: Mr Jon Mount (Principal)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

GoodSeptember 2025

Standard inspection: Good

10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.

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Previous reports

Additional inspection

November 2022 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

May 2022 | Inspection

Additional inspection

January 2019 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

March 2018 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

February 2015 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Outstanding

November 2011 | Inspection

Light touch inspection

November 2008 | Inspection

Standard inspection

May 2005 | Inspection

Full inspection

February 1997 | Full Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S63 0BG

Town setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Gooseacre Primary Academy

Primary · 314m away

Sandhill Primary School

Primary · 1.6km away

The Hill Primary Academy

Primary · 1.8km away

Highgate Primary Academy

Primary · 2.1km away

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Primary · 2.2km away

Goldthorpe Primary Academy

Primary · 2.5km away

Questions parents ask

What is The Robert Ogden School's Ofsted rating?

The Robert Ogden School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend The Robert Ogden School?

The Robert Ogden School currently has 141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does The Robert Ogden School take?

The Robert Ogden School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.

Where is The Robert Ogden School?

The Robert Ogden School is in Barnsley, S63 0BG, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does The Robert Ogden School have a sixth form?

Yes, The Robert Ogden School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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