Silkstone Primary School
Barnsley, S75 4LR · Barnsley · primary school
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25th 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 the 3,124 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 6.8/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Silkstone Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Taekwondo club and participate in football, netball, cricket, tennis, hockey, gymnastics, rounders, and skipping. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Silkstone Primary School
Overview
Silkstone Primary School is described as a place "full of respect and acceptance" where staff and pupils feel "valued and cared for." The report notes that the school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with pupils achieving well overall and demonstrating high attendance. However, the quality of education in the early years provision requires improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind to each other, tolerant and accepting" and behave well across all parts of the school day.
- The curriculum is "clearly defined," enabling pupils to "remember what they have learned" and apply knowledge in subjects like science and geography.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "very well supported" with clear targets that enable effective assistance.
- Leaders and governors provide appropriate challenge and support, effectively holding the school to account.
- The school prioritises personal development, ensuring pupils have a "secure understanding of fundamental British values" and how to stay safe.
Areas to improve
- In early years, the school must "set out clearly the important knowledge that children need to learn" and ensure the environment is planned purposefully to support independence.
- For a few pupils, work is not well matched to their needs; the school must ensure the curriculum is "consistently well adapted" and that additional support is deployed effectively to foster independence.
- Pupils who have fallen behind in phonics need more opportunities to practise; the school must identify gaps to help them "catch up."
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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