Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

About Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

Royston St John Baptist CE Primary is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Barnsley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 172 pupils on roll, operating at 72% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Royston St John Baptist CE Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Steele, it falls under Barnsley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8911th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 70 in Barnsley.

Royston St John Baptist CE Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 11 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Royston St John Baptist CE Primary include Dining Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Tennis, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Barnsley, Royston St John Baptist CE Primary 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.

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