Joseph Locke Primary School
Barnsley, S70 6JL · Barnsley · primary school
16th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 2,281 of them, against 7.8/10 nationally. 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils join Crafts, Computing Club, and Glee Club, alongside sports such as Barnsley FC Football, Basketball, and Streetdance. An after-school club is available, but there is no breakfast club.
Getting in. The school has 449 pupils in a building with 444 places, meaning it is over capacity by 5. Consequently, places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the daily routine for the 5 pupils over capacity? What specific support is offered to the 13.0% of pupils aiming for the higher standard? How accessible is the after-school club for families who need it?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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