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Kexborough Primary School

Ballfield Lane, Kexborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5EF, Barnsley


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.4 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
210
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging pupils. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 60% recommending the school, suggesting a mixed experience among families.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 12 June 2014Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.57%Bottom 31% 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
Parent View (55 responses)
3.1
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
18% disagree
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
Behaviour is good
76%
My child feels safe
73%
School has high expectations
73%
Progress is communicated
67%
My child is happy
64%
My child makes good progress
64%
I'd recommend this school
60%
School keeps me informed
56%
School supports development
56%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.58340, -1.54842 · S75 5EF

School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143556
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Kexborough Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Kexborough Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2014.

Is Kexborough Primary School a good school?

Kexborough Primary School scores 14.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Kexborough Primary School?

Based on 55 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kexborough Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.

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