Ladywood Primary School
URN: 106618 • Barnsley S72 7JX
Overview
- Name
- Ladywood Primary School
- URN
- 106618
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Louise Grainger-Roystone (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Nancy Road, Barnsley S72 7JX
Summary
Ladywood Primary School is a community primary school located in Barnsley, serving a mixed-gender population of 223 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a warm and inclusive environment where respect and pride in learning are paramount. The ethos is built around six core values: confidence, resilience, enthusiasm, respect, curiosity, and articulation, which guide students in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Ladywood is designed to be engaging and broad, incorporating hands-on experiences and educational visits to enhance learning. The school places a strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, alongside sports and teamwork. Recent Ofsted inspections rated the school as 'good,' highlighting the effective teaching and the positive attitudes of the pupils.
Ladywood Primary School also prioritises safety and well-being, with secure facilities and extensive outdoor areas for play and learning. The school aims to prepare students for life in modern Britain, encouraging them to embrace challenges and achieve their potential in a supportive community setting.
The curriculum at Ladywood is designed to be engaging and broad, incorporating hands-on experiences and educational visits to enhance learning. The school places a strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, alongside sports and teamwork. Recent Ofsted inspections rated the school as 'good,' highlighting the effective teaching and the positive attitudes of the pupils.
Ladywood Primary School also prioritises safety and well-being, with secure facilities and extensive outdoor areas for play and learning. The school aims to prepare students for life in modern Britain, encouraging them to embrace challenges and achieve their potential in a supportive community setting.
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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
- 223
- Boys
- 107
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 37.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-02-29
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 223 | 107 | 116 | 210 | 37.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 223 | 107 | 116 | 210 | 37.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 109 | 120 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 109 | 120 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 228 | 107 | 121 | 210 | 33.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 102 | 122 | 210 | 27.40 |
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