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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

Barnsley, S75 2DFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1501 of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Barnsley sits within a local authority where just three out of 77 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, so its current Good grade places it in solid company. Among the 70 primary schools in Barnsley, St Mary’s ranks 8th overall, putting it in the top 25 per cent nationally for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The three top-performing peers in the area are Hoylandswaine Primary School, Thurgoland Church of England Primary School and Hunningley Primary Academy, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. St Mary’s itself achieved a ranking score of 80, which is well above the local authority average of 63 for Key Stage 2 outcomes. The school is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England religious character, and is led by headteacher Lee Spencer.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressStocks Lane, Barnsley, Barnsley, S75 2DF
HeadteacherLee Spencer
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Number of Pupils217
Free School Meals (FSM)12.4%
School Capacity217 / 226 (96% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballFootballGymnasticsTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingArt ClubChessChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.