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Gawber Primary School
Church Street, Gawber, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2RJ, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.4 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
212
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 3%, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 80% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 13% nationally. Additionally, 27% of students achieve higher standards, reflecting a strong commitment to academic excellence. Parents can feel confident in the quality of education offered here, supported by high satisfaction levels.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.9%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.55898, -1.51406 · S75 2RJ
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106603
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Gawber Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gawber Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is Gawber Primary School a good school?
Gawber Primary School scores 97.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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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