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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Shaw Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.8 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly with 53% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 77% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students academically. The LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 22% of schools, reflecting its potential within the local context.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.3%
White Other30.9%
Asian Indian11.6%
Mixed Other8.7%
Black African6.3%
Other2.9%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.54970, -1.49316 · S70 6JL
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106632
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.holyroodschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2019.
Is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School scores 21.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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