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Lift St Helen's
St Helen's Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2PS, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.7 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
280
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 58% nationally. However, it may be a concern that no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, the school serves a modest-sized community of 206 pupils, offering a supportive environment for ages 3-11.
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Last inspected: 23 January 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other4.9%
Black African3.4%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.5%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.57082, -1.44753 · S71 2PS
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139006
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift St Helen's rated by Ofsted?
Lift St Helen's was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2024.
Is Lift St Helen's a good school?
Lift St Helen's scores 36.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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