Worsbrough Common Primary School
Barnsley, S70 4EB · Barnsley · primary school
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36th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 2,240 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Worsbrough Common Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% 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 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 393 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Worsbrough Common Primary School
Overview
Pupils are proud to attend this “safe, caring and inclusive school” where they “enjoy learning” and strive to meet high expectations. The inspection highlights a “calm and orderly” environment with “very positive attitudes to learning,” particularly in the early years. Leaders have developed an “ambitious” curriculum that is coherently planned, resulting in many pupils achieving well.
Strengths
- Behaviour is described as “Outstanding,” with pupils showing respect and bullying being “unusual.”
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with children being “incredibly enthusiastic” and well-prepared for future learning through focused vocabulary development.
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics “consistently well,” and pupils achieve particularly well in screening checks.
- Personal development is “Outstanding,” supported by a “very well-planned programme of wider opportunities” such as pupil leadership roles and educational visits.
- Staff benefit from strong collegiality and pride, with leaders taking a “strategic and thoughtful approach to school improvement.”
Areas to improve
- Some vulnerable pupils do not achieve as well as they should in reading, writing, and mathematics, particularly in key stage 2, leaving them without necessary skills for the next stage of education.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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