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
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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).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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