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Queens Road Academy
Queens Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1AR, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.9 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
216
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly excelling in Key Stage 2 where it ranks in the top 75% for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be some limitations compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.4%
White Other27.6%
Mixed Other4.8%
Asian Indian3.8%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.55352, -1.47351 · S71 1AR
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139230
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitequeensroad.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Queens Road Academy rated by Ofsted?
Queens Road Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2017.
Is Queens Road Academy a good school?
Queens Road Academy scores 23.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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