Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Barnsley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher D Jordan, it falls under Barnsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 775th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 70 in Barnsley.
Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 24 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 6 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Athletics, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnsley, Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Halifax Road, Sheffield, Barnsley, S35 7AL |
| Headteacher | D Jordan |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.3% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
775th of 13,686
Nationally
68th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
2nd of 70
In Barnsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
85%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed24
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
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Contact Information
Halifax Road, Sheffield
Barnsley, S35 7AL
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