The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 404
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 38.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- HCAT
- Head
- Mrs Kate Ainley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Bruce Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWard Green Primary School
Primary · 683m away
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Primary · 951m away
The Mill Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Barnsley College
16 plus · 1.3km away
The Forest Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Bank End Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Queens Road Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Shawlands Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Worsbrough Common Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Worsbrough Common Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Worsbrough Common Primary School?
Worsbrough Common Primary School currently has 404 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Worsbrough Common Primary School take?
Worsbrough Common Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Worsbrough Common Primary School?
Worsbrough Common Primary School is in Barnsley, S70 4EB, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Worsbrough Common Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Worsbrough Common Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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