Burton Road Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Burton Road Primary School currently has around 338 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58% boys and 42% girls. Around 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.4%).

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.

School Information

Address: Old Mill, Barnsley, S71 2AA
Website: www.burtonroadprimary.org.uk/
Telephone: 01226288679
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Barnsley
Headteacher / Principal: Mr M Harris
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 106557

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/10/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 315
Number of Pupils: 338
Number of Boys: 196
Number of Girls: 142

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British91.40%309
Other White2.40%8
Other Mixed1.50%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%5
Indian1.50%5
African0.60%2
White and Black Caribbean0.60%2
White and Black African0.30%1
Other Asian0.30%1
White and Asian0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.8)
Writing: Average (-0.4)
Maths: Above Average (1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
63%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
12%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burton Grange Children's Centre
Abbey Lane , Lundwood S71 5QD
- not rated 2,160 yd Local authority nursery school No Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burton Road Primary School
Old Mill , S71 2AA
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Queens Road Academy
Queens Road , S71 1AR
3out of 4 1,095 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Pipers Grove Primary School
Queens Road , S71 1AR
- not rated 1,095 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Cross Deanery Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY
- not rated 1,417 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Doncaster Road , S70 1TS
3out of 4 1,620 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Sixth Form College
Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS
- not rated 1,714 yd Community school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Priory School and Sports College
Littleworth Lane , Lundwood S71 5RG
- not rated 1,789 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic and Church of England High School
Carlton Road , S71 2BD
- not rated 2,045 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic High School
Carlton Road , S71 2BD
- not rated 2,045 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Helen's School
Carlton Road , Athersley S71 2BB
- not rated 2,172 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barnsley College
PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW
- not rated 1,650 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Carlton Road , S71 2LF
- not rated 2,045 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity
Carlton Road , S71 2LF
- not rated 2,045 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barnsley PRU
Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY
- not rated 1,374 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springwell Alternative Academy
St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY
3out of 4 1,374 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Crevesford School
St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY
- not rated 1,417 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springwell Community Special School
St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY
- not rated 1,417 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springwell Special Academy
St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY
3out of 4 1,417 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.