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Ward Green Primary School
Vernon Road, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5HJ, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.3 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
397
Capacity
367
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 63% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. However, only 8% of students reached the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction is moderate at 57%, suggesting that while many families are content, there may be areas for enhancement in the school experience.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
My child makes good progress
71%
School keeps me informed
64%
Behaviour is good
64%
I'd recommend this school
57%
School supports development
57%
School responds to concerns
50%
Progress is communicated
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
White Other2.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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53.53468, -1.47472 · S70 5HJ
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143431
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wardgreenprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ward Green Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ward Green Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Ward Green Primary School a good school?
Ward Green Primary School scores 59.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 Ward Green Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ward Green Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
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