SchoolScoresWombwell Park Street Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Park Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0HS
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 November 2014. 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 |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 6 December 2023: 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
28 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 1st highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 13th 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% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 26th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 76% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 18th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%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
44 pupils in this year group.
57% — 8 points below the Barnsley average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 | 42 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 102 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 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 38th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.4% | 30.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 44th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 9.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 6th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.2 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 45th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 46th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 29% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 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
- Kings Oak Primary 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- High View Primary Learning Centre 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brampton Cortonwood Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention
- Outwood Primary Academy Darfield 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Ellis CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upperwood Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints Academy Darfield 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield Farm Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wombwell Park Street Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wombwell Park Street Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 6 December 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Wombwell Park Street Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wombwell Park Street Primary School?
89% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Wombwell Park Street Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wombwell Park Street Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Wombwell Park Street Primary School as their first choice for 42 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 42 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 142385.
- 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.