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West Meadows Primary School
West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9ET, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.5 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 74% nationally for expected standards. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it serves a modest-sized community of 216 pupils, offering a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 26 January 2011Older 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.50057, -1.45559 · S74 9ET
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140460
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westmeadows.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is West Meadows Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Meadows Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 January 2011.
Is West Meadows Primary School a good school?
West Meadows Primary School scores 35.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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