SchoolScoresElsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST
Church Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HS
01226 743008 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 September 2018.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Barnsley comparisons use the 38 of its 64 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 20th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 32nd highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 16th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 26th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 1% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 17% | 48% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern 27th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 29th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Barnsley figures pool parents at the Barnsley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
22 pupils in this year group.
68% — 3 points above the Barnsley average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 48th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 30.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 47th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 9.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 54th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 43rd lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 35th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 43rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 35th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 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
- Greenfield Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jump Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Ellis CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hoyland Springwood Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wentworth CofE Junior and Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Meadows Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Oak Primary 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wombwell Park Street Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- High View Primary Learning Centre 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 September 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy?
77% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 15 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 15 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 141972.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.