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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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