Shawlands Primary School
Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shawlands Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 42nd of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 January 2015, report published 27 January 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
The values at Shawlands Primary School are underpinned by one rule, 'to make the right choice'. The school reminds pupils daily to make the right choices when they are learning and at social times. Pupils think about the consequences of their actions. This helps them to behave well and to treat others with respect. Older pupils take on leadership roles, including at breaktime and lunchtime. They help younger pupils to play well together. This positive culture supports everyone to feel happy at school. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Lots of work has been done to improve the curriculum. Pupils' results in English and mathematics are improving year-on-year as pupils rise to the challenge set by the school. Public health incident statistics show that the number of road accidents in this area is higher than usual. The school provides extra lessons to teach pupils about road safety. Pupils in key stage 1 learn how to cross the road safely in the classroom. They then go outside to practise this. The school invites specialist cycling trainers to visit school. Older pupils are taught how to ride their bicycles safely near traffic. This helps to prepare pupils well for life outside school.
What the school should improve
- Some staff lack the subject knowledge needed to teach languages with confidence and fluency. This has an impact on workload, as extra time is needed to prepare and assess pupils' learning. Leaders should continue to improve teachers' subject knowledge to further enhance the teaching of languages.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
311 pupils on roll, with places for 320
Schools near Shawlands Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Locke Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Summer Lane Primary | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvement | Not published |
| Queens Road Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% 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
- Mrs Claire Athorn
- Phone
- 01226287177
- Address
- Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 106564
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.