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Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School
Moorend Lane, Silkstone Common, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4QT, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.3 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
134
Capacity
150
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving an expected standard of 84%, placing it in the top 7% nationally. The school has a strong reputation, reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 79% of schools. However, only 16% of pupils reach the higher standard in KS2, indicating potential room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
White Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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53.53381, -1.55954 · S75 4QT
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106589
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.silkstonecommonji.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2022.
Is Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School a good school?
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School scores 79.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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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