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Bank End Primary Academy
Underwood Avenue, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4AZ, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.4 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
219
Capacity
231
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary academy excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving an expected standard of 92%, placing it in the top 2% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, supported by a strong LocaleIQ score of 84.4, indicating it outperforms 84% of schools. However, while the overall performance is commendable, only 20% of pupils reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able students.
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Last inspected: 16 June 2015Older 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%. | 92% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.5%
White Other8.2%
Black African6.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Other1.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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53.53630, -1.45635 · S70 4AZ
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144036
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bankend.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bank End Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bank End Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 June 2015.
Is Bank End Primary Academy a good school?
Bank End Primary Academy scores 84.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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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