High View Primary Learning Centre
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
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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