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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Vicarage Lane, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4QY, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.4 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
172
Capacity
240
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be strong, although the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 5%. The LocaleIQ score suggests that the school is performing better than 33% of other schools, indicating room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 5 October 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%. | 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%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.6%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Location
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53.59751, -1.45025 · S71 4QY
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142556
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteroyston-stjohn.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Royston St John Baptist CE Primary rated by Ofsted?
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2022.
Is Royston St John Baptist CE Primary a good school?
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary scores 33.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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