St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Stocks Lane, Barnsley, S75 2DFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 52nd of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2024, report published 19 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2024
This is a school where staff and pupils glow with pride. Staff greet pupils in the playground in the morning. This positive welcome sets pupils up for a day of learning and discovery. Pupils are exceptionally kind and caring towards each other. They have excellent relationships with their teachers and staff. Enjoyment and inclusion are at the heart of this school. Leaders ensure all pupils study a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to meet the needs of all pupils. They learn new knowledge with enthusiasm and determination. Pupils make good progress from their starting points. In the early years, children experience an exciting day of exploration and activity. Parents and carers appreciate the high level of care and support given to pupils and their families, especially pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These pupils receive timely and precise support. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are proud of their leadership roles in school. Pupils are consistently encouraging towards each other. They learn to manage their own behaviour exceptionally well. Pupils say that they love coming to school. One pupil said, 'I want my children to come to this school in the future; it is that good.'
What the school should improve
- Daily ongoing assessment is strong, however assessments at the end of a sequence of learning are not used as effectively as they could be in all subject areas. As a result, in some subjects, teachers are unable to clearly establish what pupils have learned over time and where any gaps remain. The school should continue to develop summative assessment to support teachers when planning lessons to meet the differing needs of pupils.
- In some subjects, the development of pupils' reasoning and problem-solving is not as secure as their learning of key facts. The school should continue to develop ways that pupils can reason, use and apply their knowledge in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
208 pupils on roll, with places for 226
Schools near St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Lane Primary | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvement | Not published |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Joseph Locke Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Shawlands Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Gawber Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr James Garden
- Phone
- 01226206422
- Address
- Stocks Lane, Barnsley, S75 2DF
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 137870
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.