SchoolScoresSummerfields Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed
Part of PIONEER ACADEMIES COMMUNITY TRUST (PACT)
Haigh Croft Summer Lane, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4SF
01226 722480 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 October 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
83 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 7th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 16th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 19% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 48% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 54 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 76% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%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
32 pupils in this year group.
88% — 23 points above the Barnsley average, and 26 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 88% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 91% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 100% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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 50th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 30.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 58th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 54th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 9.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 35th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 29th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 97% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.4 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 16th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 53rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Lift Meadstead 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkside Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Royston St John Baptist CE Primary 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Athersley North Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carlton Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Laithes Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mapplewell Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Athersley South Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wellgate Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift St Helen's 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Summerfields Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Summerfields Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 October 2023.
How did Summerfields Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Summerfields Primary Academy?
93% of the 83 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Summerfields Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Summerfields Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put Summerfields Primary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 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 139085.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.