The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lauren Johnstone (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
George Street, Mapplewell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDove School
Independent · Very close
Mapplewell Primary School
Primary · 491m away
Darton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Athersley North Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Laithes Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Athersley South Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Wilthorpe Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Barugh Green Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Wellgate Primary School?
Wellgate Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wellgate Primary School take?
Wellgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wellgate Primary School?
Wellgate Primary School is in Barnsley, S75 6HR, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wellgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wellgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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