Queens Road Academy
97%
Capacity
210
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Queens Road Academy
Queens Road Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barnsley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 216 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Queens Road Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jon Smith, it falls under Barnsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9770th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 70 in Barnsley.
Queens Road Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 24 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
Queens Road Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 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 Queens Road Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Football, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Chess, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnsley, Queens Road 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Queens Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S71 1AR |
| Headteacher | Jon Smith |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.8% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 216 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9770th of 13,686
Nationally
1041st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
52nd of 70
In Barnsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
54%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Queens Road, Barnsley
Barnsley, S71 1AR
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