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Cherry Dale Primary School
Royston Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8AA, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.6 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
321
Capacity
322
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 89% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. While 63% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the percentage achieving a higher standard is lower at 13%. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 80% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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 |
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
93%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
My child is happy
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Behaviour is good
84%
My child feels safe
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
White Other5.3%
Asian Indian1.9%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Location
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53.58371, -1.41350 · S72 8AA
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106621
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.cherrydaleprimary.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cherry Dale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cherry Dale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Cherry Dale Primary School a good school?
Cherry Dale Primary School scores 88.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Cherry Dale Primary School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cherry Dale Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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