Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Barnsley, S75 3DA · Barnsley · primary school
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18th 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 4,088 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 7.7/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific trips or clubs are available for Year 6 students?
What Ofsted said about Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Overview
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "confident, polite" and keen to learn. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement, fostering an environment where children feel "happy and safe" and are supported by a strong sense of community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and well-sequenced, particularly in mathematics and history, where important themes are regularly revisited to build secure knowledge.
- Reading is taught consistently using a chosen scheme, with daily phonics sessions ensuring children in the early stages of reading receive appropriate support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "supported well," with leaders working closely with parents and external specialists to provide expert help.
- Children in the early years make good progress through a "rich curriculum" that provides a solid foundation for their future education.
- Staff and governors demonstrate a "strong and unwavering commitment" to the mental health and well-being of all pupils and staff.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that pupils’ experiences of different faiths and cultures are further enhanced, as their understanding of faiths other than Christianity is currently "less well developed."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving frequent training to identify risks and acting swiftly to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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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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