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Athersley South Primary School
Wakefield Road, Smithies, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.2 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
307
Capacity
280
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
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Last inspected: 23 October 2018Older 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other5.5%
Mixed Other2.0%
Black African2.0%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.57690, -1.47444 · S71 3TP
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN147717
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Athersley South Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Athersley South Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 October 2018.
Is Athersley South Primary School a good school?
Athersley South Primary School scores 76.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Athersley South Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Athersley South Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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