Located in Barnsley, Wilthorpe Primary School is a primary school, 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.
Wilthorpe Primary School currently has around 389 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 20.9% 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 (85.1%).
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: | Greenfoot Lane, Barnsley, S75 1EG |
| Website: | www.wilthorpeprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01226288676 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Cathryn Egginton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149462 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 389 |
| Number of Boys: | 198 |
| Number of Girls: | 191 |
| White British | 85.10% | 331 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 19 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 13 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.50% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilthorpe Primary School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilthorpe Junior School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1EG | - not rated | 12 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilthorpe Infant School Greenfoot Lane , S75 1AQ | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summer Lane Primary Summer Lane , S75 2BB | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Huddersfield Road , S75 1DS | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holgate School Sports College Shaw Lane , S70 6EP | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Keresforth Close , S70 6FP | 4out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Carlton Road , S71 2LF | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope House School, Barnsley 2 Blucher Street , S70 1AP | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterton Newstead Academy Newstead Road , Athersley S71 3NA | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsley Additional Support for Education John Street , S70 1LL | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Wood School Carlton Road , S71 2AZ | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Barnsley PRU Springwell Community School , St Helen's Boulevard S71 2AY | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.