Keresforth Primary School
URN: 106582 • Barnsley S75 3NU
Overview
- Name
- Keresforth Primary School
- URN
- 106582
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vanessa D'Silva (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01226284147
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Keresforth Road, Barnsley S75 3NU
Summary
Keresforth Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Barnsley, accommodating 232 pupils with a capacity of 210. Established in 1910, the school has evolved through various extensions and enhancements, providing modern facilities including interactive screens and a dedicated nursery building. The school prides itself on fostering a caring, inclusive environment where every child is at the heart of their learning journey.
The curriculum at Keresforth is designed to be creative and engaging, with a strong emphasis on high academic standards and holistic education. Pupils benefit from a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and educational visits, which enrich their learning experiences. The school operates a breakfast club and an after-school club, ensuring that children have access to additional support and activities outside of standard hours.
Keresforth Primary School values strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, believing that collaboration enhances children's educational experiences. The dedicated staff are committed to nurturing a positive atmosphere, helping students to develop confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
The curriculum at Keresforth is designed to be creative and engaging, with a strong emphasis on high academic standards and holistic education. Pupils benefit from a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and educational visits, which enrich their learning experiences. The school operates a breakfast club and an after-school club, ensuring that children have access to additional support and activities outside of standard hours.
Keresforth Primary School values strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, believing that collaboration enhances children's educational experiences. The dedicated staff are committed to nurturing a positive atmosphere, helping students to develop confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mapplewell Primary School (75.5)
- Gawber Primary School (74.4)
- Birkwood Primary School (70.8)
- High View Primary Learning Centre (70.2)
- Hoyland Common Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Barnsley
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 232
- Boys
- 118
- Girls
- 114
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 232 | 118 | 114 | 210 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 225 | 110 | 115 | 210 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 239 | 115 | 124 | 210 | 22.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 239 | 115 | 124 | 210 | 22.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 249 | 124 | 125 | 210 | 21.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 244 | 121 | 123 | 210 | 19.60 |
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