SchoolScoresWard Green Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of HCAT
Vernon Road, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 5HJ
01226 286510 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| 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
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 33rd highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 33rd highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 37th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern 33rd highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 36th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). 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
60 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 | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 40 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.4% | 30.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 40th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 31st highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 9.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 44th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 47th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 34th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 54th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 79% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 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
- Worsbrough Common Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Mill Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bank End Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Forest Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakwell Rise Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shawlands Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Joseph Locke Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queens Road Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hunningley Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ward Green Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Ward Green Primary School 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%.
Would parents recommend Ward Green Primary School?
57% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ward Green Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ward Green Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put Ward Green Primary School as their first choice for 40 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 39 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 143431.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.