Cherry Dale Primary School
URN: 106621 • Barnsley S72 8AA
Overview
- Name
- Cherry Dale Primary School
- URN
- 106621
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 69.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Brown (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01226719700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Royston Road, Barnsley S72 8AA
Summary
Cherry Dale Primary School is a mixed community school located in Cudworth, Barnsley, with a current enrolment of 321 pupils and a capacity of 322. The school is committed to fostering an environment where children can learn, blossom, and flourish. With a focus on high expectations, Cherry Dale emphasizes the importance of reading and homework, encouraging parental support in these areas to enhance student learning.
The curriculum at Cherry Dale is designed to provide a well-rounded education, covering subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside personal, social, and health education. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities and educational visits, enriching the students' learning experiences.
In addition to academic support, Cherry Dale prioritizes student well-being and inclusion, with provisions for special educational needs and a strong commitment to community engagement. The school aims to maintain high attendance rates and invites parents to collaborate in ensuring their children are present and ready to learn each day.
The curriculum at Cherry Dale is designed to provide a well-rounded education, covering subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside personal, social, and health education. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities and educational visits, enriching the students' learning experiences.
In addition to academic support, Cherry Dale prioritizes student well-being and inclusion, with provisions for special educational needs and a strong commitment to community engagement. The school aims to maintain high attendance rates and invites parents to collaborate in ensuring their children are present and ready to learn each day.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
- podcasts (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- mobile app (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
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
- 322
- Pupils
- 321
- Boys
- 180
- Girls
- 141
- FSM %
- 33.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-11-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 321 | 180 | 141 | 322 | 33.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 326 | 182 | 144 | 322 | 35.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 311 | 168 | 143 | 322 | 32.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 311 | 168 | 143 | 322 | 32.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 310 | 162 | 148 | 322 | 30.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 321 | 163 | 158 | 322 | 23.80 |
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