Keresforth 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.
Keresforth Primary School currently has around 232 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 16.3% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.2%).
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: | Keresforth Road, Barnsley, S75 3NU |
| Website: | http://www.keresforthprimary.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01226284147 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Vanessa D'Silva |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106582 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 232 |
| Number of Boys: | 118 |
| Number of Girls: | 114 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.20% | 214 |
| African | 2.20% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keresforth Primary School Keresforth Road , Dodworth S75 3NU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE (VA) Primary School Barnsley Road , Dodworth S75 3JS | - not rated | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodworth Junior School Barnsley Road , Dodworth S75 3JS | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Barnsley Road , Dodworth S75 3JS | 2out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dodworth Church of England Voluntary Aided Infant School Green Road , Dodworth S75 3RS | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingstone School Broadway , S70 6RB | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockley Mount School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.