Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
116%
Capacity
163
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Barnsley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 163 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adam Bramall, it falls under Barnsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1759th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 70 in Barnsley.
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 24 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Art Studios, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cricket, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnsley, Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Taylor Hill, Barnsley, Barnsley, S75 4HB |
| Headteacher | Adam Bramall |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Number of Pupils | 163 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.2% |
| School Capacity | 163 / 140 (116% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1759th of 13,686
Nationally
168th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
9th of 70
In Barnsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
72
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Contact Information
Taylor Hill, Barnsley
Barnsley, S75 4HB
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