St Helen's Catholic Primary School
79%
Capacity
119
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Helen's Catholic Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Barnsley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 119 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Helen's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natalie Kelly, it falls under Barnsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5932nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 70 in Barnsley.
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 11 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Helen's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Rounders, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnsley, St Helen's Catholic 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | West Street, Barnsley, Barnsley, S74 9DL |
| Headteacher | Natalie Kelly |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Number of Pupils | 119 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.0% |
| School Capacity | 119 / 150 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5932nd of 13,686
Nationally
621st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
34th of 70
In Barnsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
65%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
West Street, Barnsley
Barnsley, S74 9DL
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