Barugh Green Primary School, based in Barnsley, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Barugh Green Primary School currently has around 281 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.7% boys and 41.3% girls. Around 9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Higham Common Road, Barnsley, S75 1LD |
| Website: | www.barughgreenprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01226383800 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Joe Woffinden |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150517 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 281 |
| Number of Boys: | 165 |
| Number of Girls: | 116 |
| White British | 93.60% | 263 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| African | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barugh Green Primary School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barugh Green Primary School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawber Primary School Church Street , Gawber S75 2RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kexborough Junior School Ballfield Lane , Kexborough S75 5EF | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kexborough Infant School Ballfield Lane , Kexborough S75 5EF | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton College Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whinmoor School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD | - not rated | 171 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverwood School Martin Croft , Silkstone S75 4JS | - not rated | 3,074 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.