Queens Road Academy
Barnsley, S71 1AR · Barnsley · primary school
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61st 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 — 3.0/10 against 2,451 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.04 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queens Road Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% 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 (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 216. 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 2022 inspection report guide current teaching improvements? What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Queens Road Academy
Overview
Queens Road Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are "educated well" and feel "happy and safe." Leaders have maintained high expectations, fostering a "purposeful learning atmosphere" and strong relationships between staff and pupils. The school effectively promotes values such as resilience and critical thinking, ensuring children are well prepared for their futures.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-planned," with subject leaders using effective resources to help pupils "practise and recall their learning."
- Staff deliver high-quality phonics instruction, ensuring most pupils read "accurately and fluently" and have a "thorough knowledge of authors."
- Pupils behave well, responding positively to a clear rewards system and a special "gold" award for consistent good behaviour.
- Leaders provide strong pastoral care, with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Parents value the "very effective communication between school and home," including regular online updates.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must implement and embed a "consistent approach to assessment in every subject," as systems in some wider curriculum areas are still in development.
- Leaders must take action to improve attendance, as some pupils miss out on "essential learning" due to irregular attendance, often caused by term-time holidays.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is a "high priority" and staff being well trained to identify risks and raise concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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
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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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