Best Primary Schools in Barnsley
84 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Barnsley, 83 primary schools, accounting for 44.4% of all primary schools, provide education to a total of 20,210 pupils.
- Ofsted inspections in Barnsley show 95.5% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 5 Outstanding and 58 Good out of 66 inspected.
- Primary schools in Barnsley have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.51, with spending per pupil at £7,559, compared to the national average of £7,460.
- In Barnsley primary schools, 61.2% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, and 30.7% are eligible for free school meals, with a persistent absence rate of 16.0%.
KO
Kings Oak Primary
Barnsley, S73 8TX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils433
P/T Ratio–
SL
Summer Lane Primary
Barnsley, S75 2BB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils285
P/T Ratio–
TE
The Ellis Church of England Primary School
Barnsley, S73 0PS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils227
P/T Ratio–
Greenfield Primary School
Barnsley, S74 9RG
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils251
P/T Ratio–
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnsley, S72 9EJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence5.9%
Pupils205
P/T Ratio21.7
Mapplewell Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnsley, S75 6BB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence4.4%
Pupils343
P/T Ratio19.3
Milefield Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnsley, S72 7BH
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence7.8%
Pupils294
P/T Ratio20.3
Athersley South Primary School
Barnsley, S71 3TP
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence6.4%
Pupils306
P/T Ratio19.9
CP
Carlton Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Barnsley, S71 3HF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected56%
Absence5.8%
Pupils317
P/T Ratio20.5
HP
Hunningley Primary Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Barnsley, S70 3DT
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected84%
Absence6.5%
Pupils426
P/T Ratio29.8
SP
Silkstone Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnsley, S75 4LR
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence4.4%
Pupils200
P/T Ratio23.6
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Barnsley, S70 1TS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence5.1%
Pupils236
P/T Ratio23.8
Thurlstone Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Sheffield, S36 9RD
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence3.7%
Pupils182
P/T Ratio17.2
CC
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnsley, S75 4HB
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence3.8%
Pupils160
P/T Ratio22.6
LP
Laithes Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnsley, S71 3AF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence5.8%
Pupils308
P/T Ratio17.8
PH
Park House School
South Yorkshire, S75 3DH
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–17
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils20
P/T Ratio–
TR
The Robert Ogden School
Barnsley, S63 0BG
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils152
P/T Ratio–
WN
Waterton Newstead Academy
Barnsley, S71 3NA
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils70
P/T Ratio–
GP
Gawber Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Barnsley, S75 2RJ
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence3.7%
Pupils211
P/T Ratio26.5
Lacewood Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Rotherham, S63 8DA
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected47%
Absence6.4%
Pupils242
P/T Ratio23.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 85 primary schools in Barnsley, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,559 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.