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Lift Meadstead
Meadstead Drive, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4JS, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.7 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 77% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates solid performance and community satisfaction. The school boasts a commendable 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Additionally, an impressive 94% of parents express satisfaction and would recommend the school, reflecting a strong community endorsement.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
94%
Progress is communicated
89%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Black African2.9%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.59758, -1.46024 · S71 4JS
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139132
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift Meadstead rated by Ofsted?
Lift Meadstead was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Lift Meadstead a good school?
Lift Meadstead scores 76.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Lift Meadstead?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lift Meadstead receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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