Kexborough Primary School
About Kexborough Primary School
Kexborough Primary School sits comfortably above the Barnsley average for its key stage 2 results, with 76% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the local authority average of 63%. That thirteen-point gap places the school 13th out of 70 primary schools in Barnsley, putting it in the top 25% nationally. The school’s maths and reading average scores both sit at 106, which is solidly above the national benchmark of 100, and a higher-than-average proportion of pupils — 32% in both reading and maths — achieved the higher standard. Writing is the relative weak spot here, with only 12% reaching the higher threshold, though the expected rate matches reading at 76%. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in 2025, confirmed that standards are being maintained, and it has held a Good rating since its last graded inspection in 2014.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 55 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, 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
24 Apr 2025Latest monitoring visit (24 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
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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