SchoolScoresThe Ellis CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD ACADEMIES TRUST
School Street, Hemingfield, Barnsley, S73 0PS
01226 753383 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 November 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 106638), before it changed to its current form.
59% — 6 points below the Barnsley average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 59% | 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. | 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (90%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 40 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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.
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 58th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 30.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 56th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 9.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 86% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.1 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 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
- Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Oak Primary 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wombwell Park Street Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jump Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- High View Primary Learning Centre 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfield Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brampton Cortonwood Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention
- St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School 1.7 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 The Ellis CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Ellis CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 November 2022.
How did The Ellis CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Is The Ellis CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put The Ellis CofE Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 28 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 151674.
- 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.