The Robert Ogden School
Ofsted: Good
Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, S63 0BGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Robert Ogden School is a special school in Barnsley for ages 5 to 19. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 September 2025, report published 9 November 2025
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
Pupil numbers and mix
152 pupils on roll, with places for 165
Schools near The Robert Ogden School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 1.6 |
| West Riding Academy | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| North Ridge Community School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Springwell Special Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 5.8 |
| Oakfield Park School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Jon Mount
- Phone
- 01709874443
- Address
- Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, S63 0BG
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 106965
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.