Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

URN: 106632 • Barnsley S70 6JL

Overview

Name
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
URN
106632
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karen Dobson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01226281219
Website
Visit
Address
Shaw Street, Barnsley S70 6JL

Summary

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided Catholic school located in Barnsley, serving a mixed-gender population of 207 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where each child can thrive academically and spiritually, guided by its mission statement: "Live, Love, Learn." The ethos emphasizes respect, responsibility, and the development of self-esteem, preparing students for future educational stages.

The school welcomes children from diverse backgrounds, with approximately 40% of the student body identifying as Catholic. Holy Rood offers a Nursery for children aged three, providing early education in a supportive setting. The admissions process is inclusive, allowing applications year-round, and the school encourages visits from prospective families.

In addition to academic instruction, Holy Rood promotes British values, teaching respect and tolerance for all faiths and cultures. The school engages students in community activities, such as citizenship ceremonies, ensuring they understand their roles as responsible members of society. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Barnsley
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
207
Boys
98
Girls
109
FSM %
17.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 207 98 109 210 17.50
2024-09-11 224 107 117 210 15.20
2023-09-11 199 91 108 210 18.40
2022-09-11 199 91 108 210 18.40
2021-09-11 213 98 115 210 16.90
2020-09-11 219 107 112 210 9.70

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