St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
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
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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