SchoolScoresCarrfield Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Highgate Lane, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 8AL
01709 893121 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 February 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
35 pupils in this year group.
63% — 2 points below the Barnsley average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Barnsley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 39 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 81 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.6% | 30.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 42nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 55th highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 51st highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 9.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 45th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 57th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.4 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 57th lowest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 53rd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 37% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 32nd highest of 75 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 55th highest of 74 state primary schools in Rotherham. Higher than 28% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Lacewood Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heather Garth Primary School Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highgate Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2025 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goldthorpe Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wath Victoria Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gooseacre Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Hill Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highwoods Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barnburgh Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Carrfield Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Carrfield Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 February 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Carrfield Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Is Carrfield Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Carrfield Primary Academy as their first choice for 39 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138702.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.