Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Vicarage Lane, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 45th of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 October 2022, report published 15 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 October 2022
When children start at this school, they are welcomed into a nurturing environment where they can flourish. They are supported to develop a genuine love of learning. Relationships between adults and pupils are strong. Staff support each other and work very well as a team. The school is an integral part of the local community, with well-developed links such as those with the local church. One of the school's values is 'educational excellence'. Leaders have created a culture of high expectation. This is clearly evident, not only in pupils' work but also in their positive attitudes to learning. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils feel safe in school. They trust adults and approach them for help if the need arises. Bullying is rare, but when it does happen, adults are quick to sort out any problem. Pupils are well behaved and know that they are responsible for their own conduct. One pupil, reflecting the views of others, stated, 'We know we are role models for younger children.'
What the school should improve
- Some pupils' letter formation is not accurate. As a result, these pupils' handwriting lacks pace. They are unable to record their ideas efficiently. Leaders should ensure that letter formation is a regular focus.
- In some subjects, such as computing, the ways in which teachers check pupils' knowledge are in development. Not all subject leaders have a detailed understanding of what pupils know and remember. Leaders need to make sure subject leaders can purposefully gauge, and act upon, this information.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
162 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Primary Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Lift Meadstead | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Summerfields Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Carlton Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Athersley North Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Rachel Steele
- Phone
- 01226722011
- Address
- Vicarage Lane, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4QY
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 142556
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.