SchoolScoresWorsbrough Common Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of HCAT
Bruce Avenue, Barnsley, S70 4EB
01226 289989 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 April 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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
81 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 24th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 27th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 29th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 61 parents who had raised a concern Joint 16th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 20th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%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
58 pupils in this year group.
66% — about the same as the Barnsley average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 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. | 104 | 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 | 34 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 34 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 60 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 16 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.3% | 30.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.2% | 9.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 33rd lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 29th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 53rd lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 56th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 55th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 57th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 39th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Ward Green Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakwell Rise Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Mill Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Forest Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bank End Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queens Road Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shawlands Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Joseph Locke Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, Barnsley 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Worsbrough Common Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Worsbrough Common Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 April 2024.
How did Worsbrough Common Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Worsbrough Common Primary School?
86% of the 81 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Worsbrough Common Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Worsbrough Common Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put Worsbrough Common Primary School as their first choice for 34 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 34 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 147618.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.