Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School

About Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent graded inspections. The most telling academic metric for this primary school is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which sits at 63 per cent. That figure is identical to the Barnsley local authority average for Key Stage 2, placing the school squarely in the middle of the pack. In the local authority rankings, it comes 39th out of 70 primary schools, putting it just inside the top 55 per cent. The school’s overall ranking score of 63 places it in the top 50 tier nationally, though it sits some way behind the top-performing local peers such as Hoylandswaine Primary School and Thurgoland Church of England Primary School.

Looking at individual subjects, the picture is more varied. In reading, 81 per cent of pupils met the expected standard and 26 per cent reached the higher standard, with an average score of 106. Writing saw 85 per cent at expected and 15 per cent at the higher level. Maths was weaker by comparison: 70 per cent hit the expected mark and just 7 per cent achieved the higher standard, with an average score of 102. Only 4 per cent of pupils reached the higher standard across all three subjects combined. The school has no Progress 8 data available for Key Stage 2, so it is difficult to say how much value it adds relative to pupils’ starting points, but the raw attainment figures suggest a school that performs solidly in literacy while maths outcomes lag behind.

The school is oversubscribed for Reception entry in 2025/26, with 56 applications for 30 places and 33 first-preference applications, giving a ratio of 1.87 applicants per place. It offers a nursery provision for younger children and caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. Facilities include a forest school, sensory room, chapel, gymnasium and art studios, and there is a decent range of clubs from film club to science club and choir. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 9.7 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, it sits slightly below the national average for disadvantage. This is a solid, well-regarded village primary that suits families looking for a Church of England school with good core facilities and a balanced academic record, particularly strong in reading and writing.

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