The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 397
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- HCAT
- Head
- Mrs Heather Selby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Vernon Road, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWorsbrough Common Primary School
Primary · 683m away
The Mill Academy
Primary · 711m away
Bank End Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Forest Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Barnsley Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Rockley Mount School
Special school · 1.9km away
Barnsley College
16 plus · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ward Green Primary School?
Ward Green Primary School currently has 397 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ward Green Primary School take?
Ward Green Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ward Green Primary School?
Ward Green Primary School is in Barnsley, S70 5HJ, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ward Green Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ward Green Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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