Silkstone Primary School

About Silkstone Primary School

Silkstone Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barnsley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Silkstone Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally Adams, it falls under Barnsley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1396th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 70 in Barnsley.

Silkstone Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 26 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Silkstone Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Dance, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Barnsley, Silkstone Primary School 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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