Which is the best primary school in Barnsley?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Bank End Primary Academy ranks first of 59 ranked primary schools in Barnsley, with 92% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Barnsley ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Barnsley?

59 primary schools in Barnsley published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Barnsley, ranked

The 59 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Bank End Primary Academy
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20%

higher standard

92%

expected standard
2
Summerfields Primary Academy
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9%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
3
Hunningley Primary Academy
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15%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
4
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

7%

higher standard

86%

expected standard
5
Birdwell Primary School
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19%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
6
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School
Community school

16%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
7
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

26%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
8
Silkstone Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
9
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

8%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
10
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
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0%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
11
Gawber Primary School
Community school

27%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
12
Springvale Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
13
Churchfield Primary School
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5%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
14
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
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24%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
15
Burton Road Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
16
Mapplewell Primary School
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16%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
17
Joseph Locke Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
18
Keresforth Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
19
Wellgate Primary School
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7%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
20
Parkside Primary Academy
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0%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
21
Wilthorpe Primary School
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7%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
22
The Forest Academy
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0%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
23
Oakhill Primary Academy
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0%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
24
Lift Meadstead
Academy sponsor led

14%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
25
Laithes Primary School
Academy sponsor led

8%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
26
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

5%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
27
Milefield Primary School
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14%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
28
Barugh Green Primary School
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2%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
29
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
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29%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
30
Athersley South Primary School
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15%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
31
Hoyland Common Primary School
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12%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
32
Worsbrough Common Primary School
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10%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
33
Upperwood Academy
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0%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
34
South Hiendley Primary School
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0%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
35
Carlton Primary Academy
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12%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
36
High View Primary Learning Centre
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9%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
37
Shawlands Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
38
Cherry Dale Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
39
Ward Green Primary School
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8%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
40
The Mill Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
41
Lift St Helen's
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
42
Sandhill Primary School
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0%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
43
Birkwood Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
44
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
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18%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
45
Lift Shafton
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7%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
46
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
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7%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
47
Kexborough Primary School
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4%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
48
All Saints Academy Darfield
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
49
West Meadows Primary School
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7%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
50
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
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5%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
51
Queens Road Academy
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
52
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
53
Ladywood Primary School
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3%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
54
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
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3%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
55
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
56
Athersley North Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
57
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
58
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
59
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

0%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Barnsley?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Bank End Primary Academy ranks first of 59 ranked primary schools in Barnsley, with 92% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Barnsley ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Barnsley?: 59 primary schools in Barnsley published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.