Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Westwood New Road, Tankersley, Barnsley, S75 3DAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 15th of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2014, report published 9 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2023
Pupils at Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School are confident, polite and give visitors a warm welcome. They enjoy coming to school. Pupils' learning and welfare are the highest priority. Because of this, they feel happy and safe. Leaders are ambitious that all pupils will do well. They have designed a curriculum that reflects this ambition. Pupils are keen to learn and they work hard. In lessons they are attentive and engaged because lessons are interesting. Leaders have high expectations of behaviour. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. At playtimes, they play cooperatively with one another. Pupils hold doors open for others and treat adults with respect. Pupils insist that there is no bullying and trust that adults would deal with any problems. Pupils thrive in roles of responsibility. Core school councillors are proud of their work and know that their views and contributions can make a difference. Worship leaders help to maintain the school's Christian ethos. Reading and mathematics ambassadors work to promote and support these subjects with younger pupils. Pupils access a wide range of extra-curricular activities. These activities are open to all. Pupils are mindful of caring for the environment. They show concern for others by raising money for a variety of charities.
What the school should improve
- Although pupils learn about different faiths and cultures, their understanding of faiths other than Christianity is less well developed. As a result, pupils do not have a secure knowledge of different faiths and cultures. Leaders should ensure that pupils' experiences of different faiths and cultures is further enhanced.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
223 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyland Common Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Birdwell Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 85% met the expected standard |
| West Meadows Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Hoyland Springwood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Vicky Harrison
- Phone
- 01226742357
- Address
- Westwood New Road, Tankersley, Barnsley, S75 3DA
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 106637
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.