The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 389
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 20.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Cathryn Egginton (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Greenfoot Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSummer Lane Primary
Primary · 1.0km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Primary · 1.3km away
Gawber Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Athersley South Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Laithes Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Holgate School Sports College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Barnsley College
16 plus · 1.9km away
Horizon Community College
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Wilthorpe Primary School?
Wilthorpe Primary School currently has 389 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wilthorpe Primary School take?
Wilthorpe Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wilthorpe Primary School?
Wilthorpe Primary School is in Barnsley, S75 1EG, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wilthorpe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wilthorpe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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