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Wellgate Primary School
George Street, Mapplewell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6HR, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.4 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
419
Capacity
414
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this primary school stands out as a solid choice for families. It boasts impressive Key Stage 2 results, with 72% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. However, only 7% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 6 July 2016Older 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%. | 72% | Top 31% 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 |
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
School has high expectations
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School supports development
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.58865, -1.50605 · S75 6HR
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143555
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wellgateprimary.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wellgate Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wellgate Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 July 2016.
Is Wellgate Primary School a good school?
Wellgate Primary School scores 75.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 Wellgate Primary School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wellgate Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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