Joseph Locke Primary School
URN: 106611 • Barnsley S70 6JL
Overview
- Name
- Joseph Locke Primary School
- URN
- 106611
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Judith Brock (since 2025) , Co-Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01226729910
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shaw Street, Barnsley S70 6JL
Summary
Joseph Locke Primary School is a community school located in Barnsley, serving a mixed-gender population of 448 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 444. The school aims to create an inclusive and multicultural environment where children can thrive academically and emotionally. Its ethos is encapsulated in the vision of “Aim high, Be inquisitive, Feel valued,” which is integrated throughout the curriculum.
The school offers a diverse curriculum across Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2), with themed classes designed to engage students in their learning journey. The curriculum encourages creativity, independence, and resilience among learners, fostering a supportive atmosphere where every child is respected and valued.
Joseph Locke Primary also prioritises parental involvement and community engagement, providing various resources and information for parents, including attendance policies and wrap-around care options. The school actively promotes extracurricular activities and has a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The school offers a diverse curriculum across Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2), with themed classes designed to engage students in their learning journey. The curriculum encourages creativity, independence, and resilience among learners, fostering a supportive atmosphere where every child is respected and valued.
Joseph Locke Primary also prioritises parental involvement and community engagement, providing various resources and information for parents, including attendance policies and wrap-around care options. The school actively promotes extracurricular activities and has a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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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
- 444
- Pupils
- 448
- Boys
- 226
- Girls
- 222
- FSM %
- 30.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 448 | 226 | 222 | 444 | 30.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 463 | 227 | 236 | 444 | 29.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 414 | 213 | 201 | 420 | 31.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 414 | 213 | 201 | 420 | 31.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 418 | 219 | 199 | 420 | 34.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 439 | 228 | 211 | 420 | 32.60 |
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