Burton Road Primary School
Old Mill, Burton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burton Road Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 9th of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 October 2013, report published 15 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to school. Relationships throughout the school are positive. Pupils are happy and safe. They behave well. Pupils appreciate receiving praise and rewards for making the right choices. The school expects all pupils to be responsible, resilient and respectful. These school values come across strongly. Pupils treat each other well. Bullying is uncommon. Pupils are confident that if it happens, adults would sort it out swiftly. Pupils work hard and take pride in their learning. Children in the early years also work hard and behave well. They learn to be kind and how to be a good friend. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well. They experience a wide range of opportunities to enhance their learning. For example, carefully planned trips, visitors and enterprise opportunities bring pupils' learning to life. Year 6 pupils talk enthusiastically about their residential visit to France. They said, 'It was amazing.' Pupils appreciate the opportunities the school provides to broaden their interests. Pupils learn how to take on responsibilities. These include being members of the school council, librarians and sports leaders. Sport is a big part of school life. All pupils are encouraged to be active and get involved in sports.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not fully considered how best to assess what pupils have learned. This means that there is not, in these subjects, an accurate picture of what pupils have learned and can remember. The school needs to continue to refine assessment systems and practice, so that what pupils know is precisely understood and used to better inform pupils' future learning.
- A few parents say that the school does not communicate effectively with them about key changes the school is making or how the school has dealt with concerns. This means that some parents are not as well informed about their children's learning as they need to be. The school should ensure that all parents receive regular and timely communication to allow them to support the school well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
42 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
331 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Burton Road Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Road Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Lift St Helen's | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Athersley South Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr M Harris
- Phone
- 01226288679
- Address
- Old Mill, Burton Road, Barnsley, S71 2AA
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 106557
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.