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Birkwood Primary School
Darfield Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8HG, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.5 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
417
Capacity
339
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
123%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a 100% parent satisfaction rate, this primary school demonstrates strong community support and engagement. While 61% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 9% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students academically. Overall, it ranks better than 68% of schools, suggesting a solid educational environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
School has high expectations
96%
Progress is communicated
95%
School keeps me informed
91%
School supports development
91%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
White Other3.4%
Black African1.9%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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53.56877, -1.40899 · S72 8HG
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106620
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.birkwood.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Birkwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Birkwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Birkwood Primary School a good school?
Birkwood Primary School scores 67.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Birkwood Primary School?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, Birkwood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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