Ladywood Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Nancy Road, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7JXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ladywood Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 51st of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 May 2013, report published 18 June 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths52%

52%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

213 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals31.5%

31.5%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.6%

6.6%, 15 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support23.9%

23.9%, 9.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.6%

6.6%, 0.6 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ladywood Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Milefield Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Birkwood Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	61% met the expected standard
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	86% met the expected standard
Sandhill Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	62% met the expected standard
Churchfield Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	80% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Louise Grainger-Roystone
Phone: 01226711488
Website: ladywoodprimary.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Nancy Road, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7JX
Local authority: Barnsley
URN: 149846

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.