Classpot

Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School

Barnsley, S75 4QTPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1338 of 13,686 nationally

About Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School

Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 55 applications for just 17 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.24. Of those applications, 14 were first-preference choices, and the school was able to offer places to all 14 of those first-preference families. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Barnsley area. The school is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, with a current roll of 134 pupils against a capacity of 150, so there is a little breathing room but not much. It has a non-religious character and a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 5.2%, which is well below the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMoorend Lane, Barnsley, Barnsley, S75 4QT
HeadteacherS M Tabbner
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Number of Pupils134
Free School Meals (FSM)5.2%
School Capacity134 / 150 (89% full)

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 English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryNetballDanceFootballRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School

Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.