SchoolScoresWellgate Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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George Street, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6HR
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 July 2016. 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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
57 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 Joint 13th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 76% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND Joint 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 71% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). 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
57 pupils in this year group.
72% — 7 points above the Barnsley average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 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. | 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 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 54 |
| Of those, offered a place | 52 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 120 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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 41st highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.4% | 30.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 37th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 40th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 38th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 9.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 49th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 55th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 55th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 23rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 27th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 41st highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 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
- Mapplewell Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Darton Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Athersley North Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Laithes Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Athersley South Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wilthorpe Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kexborough Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerfields Primary Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barugh Green Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Meadstead 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wellgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wellgate Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 July 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Wellgate Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wellgate Primary School?
96% of the 57 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Wellgate Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wellgate Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 54 families put Wellgate Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 52 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 143555.
- 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.