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Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Beech Close, Brierley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 9EJ, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.6 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 86% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 6% nationally. Additionally, the school has a commendable LocaleIQ score of 75.6, indicating it outperforms 76% of schools in the area. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 7%, the overall environment appears supportive for learners aged 4-11.
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Last inspected: 4 June 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%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
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53.59493, -1.37859 · S72 9EJ
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106629
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.brierleyschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 75.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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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