Ladywood Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Ladywood Primary School currently has around 221 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 38.9% 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 (88.7%).
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: | Nancy Road, Barnsley, S72 7JX |
| Website: | www.ladywoodprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01226711488 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Clare Louise Grainger-Roystone |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149846 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/05/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 221 |
| Number of Boys: | 107 |
| Number of Girls: | 114 |
| White British | 88.70% | 196 |
| Other White | 5.40% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| African | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood Primary School Nancy Road , Grimethorpe S72 7JX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood First School Nancy Road , Grimwthorpe S72 7JX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood Primary School Nancy Road , Grimethorpe S72 7JX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springvale First School High Street , Grimethorpe S72 7LU | - not rated | 560 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milefield Primary School Milefield Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowgarth High School Brierley Road , Grimethorpe S72 7AJ | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shafton Advanced Learning Centre Engine Lane , S72 8RE | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Shafton Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milefield Middle School Engine Lane , Grimethorpe S72 7BH | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cudworth Middle School Snydale Road , Cudworth S72 8JR | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Common Road Middle School Common Road , South Kirkby WF9 3DU | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.