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Athersley North Primary School
Lindhurst Road, Athersley North, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3NB, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.0 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
289
Capacity
280
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. While 49% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, this is notably above the national average, placing it in the top 83% of schools. However, the percentage achieving the higher standard is quite low at just 2%, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.7%
White Other6.6%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black African1.4%
traveller_irish1.4%
Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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53.58424, -1.48243 · S71 3NB
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN131157
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Athersley North Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Athersley North Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is Athersley North Primary School a good school?
Athersley North Primary School scores 18.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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