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Joseph Locke Primary School
Shaw Street, Joseph Locke Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.6 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
448
Capacity
444
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 69.6, indicating it performs better than 70% of schools, though only 13% of students achieve the higher standard. Overall, it presents a solid option for parents seeking a supportive learning environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2015Older 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.1%
White Other32.8%
Asian Indian5.8%
Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.2%
Black African3.3%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Location
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53.54935, -1.49297 · S70 6JL
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106611
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.josephlockeprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Joseph Locke Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Joseph Locke Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2015.
Is Joseph Locke Primary School a good school?
Joseph Locke Primary School scores 69.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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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