Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
About Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary sits in the middle of the pack academically when compared with other primary schools in Barnsley. Its key headline metric — the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — stands at 57%, which is six percentage points below the local authority average of 63%. That places the school 45th out of 77 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom half of the local league table. Nationally, it ranks in the 65th percentile, meaning roughly a third of primary schools across England perform worse on this measure. The school is not among Barnsley’s top performers — the three highest-ranked primaries in the LA all achieved a ranking score of 84 or above — but it is also not at the bottom. For parents weighing up options, the data suggests a solidly average performer that does not stand out on headline attainment alone.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Oct 2022Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
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.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:30
Source: royston-stjohn.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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