Keresforth Primary School
Barnsley, S75 3NU · Barnsley · primary school
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23rd 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 — 7.1/10 against 4,063 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Keresforth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% 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 (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How has the curriculum evolved since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Keresforth Primary School
Overview
Keresforth Primary School is described as a “friendly and inclusive” environment where pupils are “happy and safe.” The inspection found that leaders and staff maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils build the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed, with a strong emphasis on the school motto of “kindness, progress, success.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate respect for others, with bullying being “rare” and incidents “swiftly addressed by staff.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” with carefully considered sequencing, particularly in subjects where “small steps of knowledge” are clearly identified.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” and can “fully take part in the same learning as their peers.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children developing “confidence and independence” and quickly learning to read through trained staff support.
- There are “strong partnerships” with the wider community, and parents value the communication and support from leaders.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not mapped out subject-specific knowledge well enough, leading to “uncertainty in teaching” and gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders do not sufficiently analyse data around behaviour and attendance, missing opportunities to “identify patterns or trends.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and making “prompt referrals” to wider partners to ensure pupils are kept safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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