Wellgate 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.
Wellgate Primary School currently has around 410 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 21.0% 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.
| Address: | George Street, Barnsley, S75 6HR |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Cathryn Helen Egginton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131661 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 414 |
| Number of Pupils: | 410 |
| Number of Boys: | 215 |
| Number of Girls: | 195 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellgate Primary School George Street , Mapplewell S75 6HR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellgate Primary School George Street , Mapplewell S75 6HR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellgate Infants' School Wellgate , Mapplewell S75 6BE | - not rated | 180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapplewell Primary School Greenside Avenue , Staincross S75 6BB | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapplewell Primary School Greenside Avenue , Staincross S75 6BB | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton College Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 3out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 191 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterton Newstead Academy Newstead Road , Athersley S71 3NA | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinmoor School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.