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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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