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Ladywood Primary School
Nancy Road, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 7JX, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.9 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
221
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly notable with 52% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 79% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11 in Barnsley, though parents may want to consider the limited data on progress and satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2013Older 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
White Other5.4%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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53.57242, -1.37211 · S72 7JX
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN149846
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ladywoodprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ladywood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ladywood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2013.
Is Ladywood Primary School a good school?
Ladywood Primary School scores 20.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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