Athersley South Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
316
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy converter
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How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(15/10/2024)
Full Report - All Reports
75%
NATIONAL AVG. 61%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)


Progress scores in reading, writing and maths could not be calculated in 2024 due to lack of baseline data during Covid 19. We show historic scores from the 2023 academic year as a guide

Wakefield Road
Smithies
Barnsley
S71 3TP
01226284223

School Description

This is a friendly and happy school. Pupils love coming here. The school’s vision is ‘to ensure that every child is successful, enjoys learning and develops their talents’. Staff are determined to do the best for pupils. Pupils are safe and understand how to stay safe. They know they can always share concerns with an adult in school. Staff place a strong emphasis on pupils’ well-being. For example, pupils enjoy booking time with the school dog. They say a ‘dog-hug’ makes them feel better. Staff have high expectations of pupils. The school offers a wide and varied curriculum. Pupils achieve well. They enjoy strong and positive relationships with staff. Pupils are kind and polite. They strive to achieve a ‘success stone’ for their house team. They look forward to seeing which team wins the prize each half term. Pupils are keen to take on new responsibilities. For instance, they become librarians and help Reception children at lunchtime. Year 6 ‘Team Captains’ model the school’s values well. The school offers a wide range of clubs and activities. These include creative activities such as art and singing. Older pupils attend a secondary school transition club to support them in readiness for Year 7. Parents speak positively about the school. All parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey said they would recommend the school.

Athersley South Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>71, "strongly_agree"=>7, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>21, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>50, "strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>100, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 14-10-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024
Yes No {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 14 responses up to 14-10-2024

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This school is an academy and does not conform to the general school admission criteria set down by the Local Education Authority.