St Helen's Catholic Primary School
West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 55th of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 January 2018, report published 8 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
This friendly and welcoming school is at the heart of the community. Pupils, staff and many parents describe it as a family filled with kindness. The Christian values are a tangible part of everything that this school does to ensure that pupils grow together and flourish. Pupils model these values well. This is seen in the support and care that pupils show to others. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. Pupils receive a good quality of education that begins from the moment they start school. Pupils behave well. They know that they are well looked after by kind adults who will always help them. Instances of bullying are vanishingly rare. This is testimony to the culture that leaders, staff and pupils have crafted together. Following the pandemic, leaders ensure that there are increasing opportunities for pupils to benefit from extra-curricular activities. Leaders know how important these experiences are to develop pupils' understanding of the world around them. Year 2 pupils told inspectors that when they went on a trip to Worsbrough Mill, they learned how wheat is used to make flour. Many pupils enjoyed meeting Moose, the Newfoundland rescue dog, when he visited school. They found out about his role in helping people in trouble. At the time of the inspection, Year 6 were excitedly looking forward to their forthcoming residential trip.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils with SEND are not always sufficiently supported in class. As a result, they struggle to access new learning. This is because teaching staff do not always work together to use the strategies set out in support plans. Leaders should ensure that teaching staff have the training and support so that pupils with SEND are able to access the curriculum alongside their peers.
- Pupils struggle to recall important information about different world religions. This is because they have not had sufficient opportunity to return to this information over time. As a result, pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure pupils learn about different faiths in more sustained ways so that they remember important knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
126 pupils on roll, with places for 150
Schools near St Helen's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyland Springwood Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| West Meadows Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 55% met the expected standard |
| Greenfield Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Jump Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hoyland Common Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Natalie Kelly
- Phone
- 01226742172
- Address
- West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9DL
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 106640
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.