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High View Primary Learning Centre

Barnsley, S73 8QSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#8,814
of 13,686 nationally

About High View Primary Learning Centre

High View Primary Learning Centre sits in the middle of the pack in Barnsley, with 57% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2. That is six percentage points below the local authority average of 63% for primary schools, placing the school 44th out of 77 similar schools in the borough. The gap is notable, but the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects: 73% hit the expected standard in maths and 77% in writing, both respectable figures. The real standout is the proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects — just 8%, which is low and likely drags down the headline metric. For context, the school ranks in the bottom half nationally, sitting at the 64th percentile, and in the bottom 50% tier for its overall score. So while High View is not among Barnsley’s top performers, it is far from the bottom, and its subject-level results suggest pockets of solid achievement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNewsome Avenue, Barnsley, Barnsley, S73 8QS
HeadteacherLee McClure
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Number of Pupils453
Free School Meals (FSM)40.8%
School Capacity453 / 420 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsSensory RoomGymnasiumICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsDanceCross CountryRoundersSwimmingFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubFilm ClubChoirDramaCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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High View Primary Learning Centre has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.