Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
56%
Capacity
117
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Barnsley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 117 pupils on roll, operating at 56% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Lee Swift, it falls under Barnsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5658th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 70 in Barnsley.
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 14 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Athletics, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Book Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnsley, Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Barnsley Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S75 3JS |
| Headteacher | Lee Swift |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Number of Pupils | 117 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.8% |
| School Capacity | 117 / 210 (56% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5658th of 13,686
Nationally
584th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
31st of 70
In Barnsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
66%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Barnsley Road, Barnsley
Barnsley, S75 3JS
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