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Springvale Primary School
Sheffield Road, Penistone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S36 6HJ, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.4 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
239
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 80% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 13% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 69% of schools. However, only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Mixed Other2.1%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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53.52317, -1.61425 · S36 6HJ
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106587
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.springvaleprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Springvale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Springvale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2013.
Is Springvale Primary School a good school?
Springvale Primary School scores 69.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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