Bank End Primary Academy
Barnsley, S70 4AZ · Barnsley · primary school
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1st of 72 primary schools in Barnsley we can score, 77 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 1,323 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 92.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.93 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bank End Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 92.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Musical Theatre Group, Eco-Warriors, Nerf Club, Rock Steady, and Construction Club, alongside Rounders and Gymnastics. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 231. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Bank End Primary Academy
Overview
Bank End Primary Academy is a school where leaders and staff deliver education to a "strong standard" across all inspected areas. The report highlights that pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, "achieve consistently well" and are "very well prepared for the next stage of their education." The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and part of a "family."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high-quality work across the curriculum," retaining detailed knowledge and applying subject-specific vocabulary confidently.
- Attendance is improving, with leaders using "targeted strategies" such as weekly parent breakfast sessions to reduce persistent absence.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "highly effective," ensuring they participate with "greater confidence."
- The early years provision is "strong," with staff explicitly modelling vocabulary and addressing speech, language, and communication needs.
- Personal development is extensive, with programmes like the 'Bank End Brilliance Award' building character traits such as "resilience, independence and integrity."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sustain the strong performance across all aspects of the school's work" to ensure all pupils continue to thrive.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 92% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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