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Silkstone Primary School
High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4LR, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.9 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
198
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 83% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 9% nationally. The school is well-regarded, scoring better than 69% of schools in the area, indicating a positive environment for learning. However, only 3% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality 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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.9%
White Other3.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.54472, -1.56561 · S75 4LR
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106602
School typeCommunity school
Websitesilkstoneprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Silkstone Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Silkstone Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Silkstone Primary School a good school?
Silkstone Primary School scores 68.9/100 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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