Birkwood Primary School
URN: 106620 • Barnsley S72 8HG
Overview
- Name
- Birkwood Primary School
- URN
- 106620
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01226710447
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Darfield Road, Barnsley S72 8HG
Summary
Birkwood Primary School is a community school located in Barnsley, serving a mixed-gender population of 417 pupils, which exceeds its capacity of 339. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment, with 30.7% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to catering to diverse needs within the community.
The curriculum at Birkwood Primary is designed to foster a love of learning and equip students with essential skills for their future. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating academic subjects with social and emotional development. This ensures that all pupils are not only well-prepared for their next educational steps but also grow as responsible and engaged members of society.
Birkwood Primary values strong community ties and encourages parental involvement in school activities. This collaborative ethos enhances the educational experience and supports the development of a vibrant school community. For more information about the school's ethos and activities, parents can visit the official website at www.birkwood.org.uk.
The curriculum at Birkwood Primary is designed to foster a love of learning and equip students with essential skills for their future. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating academic subjects with social and emotional development. This ensures that all pupils are not only well-prepared for their next educational steps but also grow as responsible and engaged members of society.
Birkwood Primary values strong community ties and encourages parental involvement in school activities. This collaborative ethos enhances the educational experience and supports the development of a vibrant school community. For more information about the school's ethos and activities, parents can visit the official website at www.birkwood.org.uk.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mapplewell Primary School (75.5)
- Gawber Primary School (74.4)
- High View Primary Learning Centre (70.2)
- Hoyland Common Primary School (70.2)
- Cherry Dale Primary School (69.3)
Key details
- LA
- Barnsley
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 339
- Pupils
- 417
- Boys
- 202
- Girls
- 215
- FSM %
- 30.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-10-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 417 | 202 | 215 | 339 | 30.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 393 | 195 | 198 | 339 | 30.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 365 | 180 | 185 | 339 | 38.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 365 | 180 | 185 | 339 | 38.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 341 | 159 | 182 | 339 | 38.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 357 | 172 | 185 | 339 | 33.60 |
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