Thurlstone Primary School
About Thurlstone Primary School
Thurlstone Primary School is a state primary in Barnsley that currently has 182 pupils on roll, seven more than its official capacity of 175. That slight overspill reflects genuine local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 51 applications for just 23 places, with every one of those places going to first-preference families. The oversubscription ratio of 2.22 means more than two families applied for each spot, a clear signal that this is a sought-after school in the area. The pupil body is notably less disadvantaged than the national average — just 6% of children qualify for free school meals, compared with roughly 23% nationally. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves ages 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Headteacher Charlotte Gibbins leads a team that has maintained a Good Ofsted rating since its most recent graded inspection in June 2023, a step down from the Outstanding grade it received in 2015.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
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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