Kexborough Primary School
Barnsley, S75 5EF · Barnsley · primary school
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54th 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 — 3.3/10 against 2,762 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kexborough Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kexborough Primary School
Overview
Kexborough Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils “flourish at this warm and welcoming school,” benefiting from “positive relationships” that create a “calm and respectful environment.” The school successfully supports pupils to achieve well while fostering their broader personal development.
Strengths
- The school prioritises reading with a “clear and well-sequenced approach to the teaching of phonics,” ensuring gaps are swiftly addressed.
- The curriculum is “well organised,” particularly in mathematics and writing, where pupils demonstrate “deep understanding.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “identified promptly” and “successfully access the curriculum.”
- Leaders demonstrate a “clear, strategic and proactive approach to school improvement,” including supporting staff well-being.
- Pupils show a “mature and well-embedded understanding of protected characteristics” and celebrate diversity.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, “the most appropriate activities to develop pupils’ knowledge are not always chosen,” hindering how well pupils secure understanding.
- The school should ensure teachers are “equipped with the understanding to deliver the curriculum consistently well.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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